Shane Baker
American politician
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Reuben 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.
Preceded byTommy Turner
Children2
CommitteesPostsecondary Education (Vice Chair)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Families & Children
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Families & Children
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
Shane Baker | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Turner |
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| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Committees | Postsecondary Education (Vice Chair) Economic Development & Workforce Investment Families & Children Tourism & Outdoor Recreation |
Background
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
Elections
- 2020 Kentucky's 85th House district incumbent Tommy Turner chose not to seek reelection.[4] Baker won the 2020 Republican primary with 2,965 votes (34.3%)[5] and was unopposed in the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 18,706 votes.[6]
- 2022 Baker was unopposed in the 2022 Republican primary[7] and won the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 11,756 votes (81.9%) against Democratic candidate Byron Vaught.[8][9]
- 2024 Baker was unopposed in both the 2024 Republican primary and the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning the latter with 17,978 votes.[7]
