Shane Baker Explained

Shane Baker
Children:	2
Party:	Republican
State House:	Kentucky
District:	85th
Term Start:	January 1, 2021
Predecessor:	Tommy Turner
Residence:	Somerset, Kentucky
Committees:	Education (Vice Chair) Economic Development & Workforce Investment Families & Children Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

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.

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.^[4]

He is currently employed by Transamerica.

Political career

Elections

• 2020 Kentucky's 85th House district incumbent Tommy Turner chose not to seek reelection. 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 the 2024 Republican primary and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.

References

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