R. Shane Baker[1] is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 85th House district. His district includes parts of Laurel and Pulaski counties.[2] Baker was sworn into office on January 1, 2021.

Shane Baker
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 85th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byTommy Turner
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceSomerset, Kentucky
CommitteesEducation (Vice Chair)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Families & Children
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

Background

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Baker grew up in Nancy, Kentucky, and has resided in Somerset for nearly 30 years.[3] He was a small business owner for over two decades before selling it to work as a field representative with the Kentucky Department for Local Government during the administration of Governor Matt Bevin.[3][4]

He is currently employed by Transamerica.[2]

Political career

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ "Election Candidate Filings - R. Shane Baker, Candidate for State Representative". web.sos.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  2. ^ a b "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  3. ^ a b Slaven, Janie (2020-01-22). "Baker running for Tommy Turner's House seat". Commonwealth Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ^ a b Mills, Jarrod (2020-07-02). "Shane Baker wins 85th District state rep race". Times-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky June 23, 2020 Official Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 38. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 62. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Shane Baker". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  8. ^ Vaught, Byron. "As candidate in House District 85, I want to work for all the people". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022 Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 67. Retrieved August 16, 2024.