Lonnie Hammargren

Nevada neurosurgeon, politician, and collector

Lonnie Lee Hammargren (December 25, 1937 – June 13, 2023) was an American politician and a retired neurosurgeon. He was elected a member of the non-partisan Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education. He was the 31st Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. State of Nevada from 1995 to 1999 as a member of the Republican Party.[1]

Lonnie Hammargren
31st Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office
January 2, 1995 – January 4, 1999
GovernorBob Miller
Preceded bySue Wagner
Succeeded byLorraine Hunt
Member of the Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education
In office
1988–1994
Personal details
Born
Lonnie Lee Hammargren

(1937-12-25)December 25, 1937
Harris, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJune 13, 2023(2023-06-13) (aged 85)
Political partyRepublican (1991–2023)
ResidenceParadise, Nevada, U.S.
ProfessionNeurosurgeon (retired)

References change

  1. Ryan, Cy (July 29, 2009). "Ex-pol agrees to settle malpractice complaint". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2012-07-21.