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Cresent Hardy is hospitalized after heart attack

Republican Rep. Cresent Hardy Speaks

L.E. Baskow

Republican Rep. Cresent Hardy speaks at the Asian Culture Alliance amid a fierce re-election campaign against Democratic state Sen. Ruben Kihuen, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016.

Updated Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 | 10:30 p.m.

Nevada Rep. Cresent Hardy is in the hospital after suffering a minor heart attack, his office said this evening.

The Republican congressman underwent a routine medical procedure after the attack and remains hospitalized.

A spokesman said that Hardy is expected to make a full and speedy recovery and will return to a full schedule later this week. He is also expected to be in Washington next week for votes in Congress.

The 59-year-old Hardy is running for re-election in Nevada's 4th Congressional District, which covers much of Southern Nevada, including parts of Las Vegas.

His opponent is Democratic state Sen. Ruben Kihuen, who emerged with a solid primary victory and has support from the powerful Culinary Union.

Hardy rose from roots in ranching and the construction industry and his allies hope his work ethic and down-to-earth style can pull him through a tough campaign.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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