Brian Hardin

Hardin was born on December 21, 1965, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He graduated from Gering High School in 1984. He earned a B.A. from Chadron State College. He also attended Denver Seminary and received a Master of Divinity in 1992.^[3]

As of 2026, he is the CEO of ARG Advisors Ltd. ^[4] In the past, Hardin has worked as a farmer, a pastor, an insurance broker and a business consultant.^[3]

Hardin is married with two children. He is a member of the Calvary Memorial Church in Scotts Bluff County and the Republican Party (United States).^[3]

Hardin was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in the 48th district as a de facto republican against farmer Don L. Lease II, receiving 52% of the vote to Lease's 47%. Hardin was sworn in on January 4, 2023.^[5][6][7]

As of 2026, Hardin serves as a member of the Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Retirement Systems Committees. He also serves as a member on the Legislative Oversight Committee. ^[3][8][9]

District 48 of Nebraska's Legislative District includes counties Scotts Bluff County, Banner County, and Kimball County. ^[10]

Abortion

Hardin is pro-life and "respects life from conception".^[11]

First Amendment

He supports the first amendment and wants to "Grow the freedom of religion and shrink the freedom from religion".^[11]

Gun rights

He supports the second amendment.^[11]

Worker's rights

Hardin has pro-business political positions. He believes in shrinking work regulations.^[11]

Education

In regards to K-12 education, Hardin believes in shrinking government influence and teacher's unions influence in education. He also wants to establish "moral training based on principles established by God" for teachers. In addition, he wants to "shrink indoctrination of Critical Race Theory – overt or veiled, as well as gender-bending studies which divide instead of unite."^[11][12][13]