Larry Ray Scott (born March 24, 1952) is an American businessman, engineer, and politician currently serving as a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate, representing District 42.
He attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
[2] Prior to entering politics, Scott worked as an engineer and was the president of Lynx Petroleum Consultants, an oil and gas company based in Hobbs, New Mexico.
[2] In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With no Democratic nominee in the race, Scott ran unopposed in the general election on November 5, 2024, and won the seat with 100% of the vote (15,559 votes).