Lonnie Hammargren | |
|---|---|
| 31st Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 2, 1995 – January 4, 1999 | |
| Governor | Bob Miller |
| Preceded by | Sue Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Lorraine Hunt |
| Member of the Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education | |
| In office 1988–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lonnie Lee Hammargren December 25, 1937 Harris, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 2023 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Sandy (m. 1989) |
| Profession | Neurosurgeon |
Lonnie Lee Hammargren (December 25, 1937 – June 13, 2023) was an American politician and neurosurgeon. He was elected a member of the non-partisan board of regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education, an office he held from 1988 to 1994. He was the 31st lieutenant governor of Nevada, serving from 1995 to 1999 as a member of the Republican Party. As of 2022, he was the most recent Nevada lieutenant governor to have served under a governor from the opposing party, having served with Democrat Bob Miller.
Hammargren was also known for his "eclectic collection of artifacts, including old casino signs, and an Apollo space capsule".[1]
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