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Steve Sheldon (Kentucky)
Steve Sheldon (Republican Party) was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Sheldon (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Steve Sheldon was born on March 30, 1960, and, as of February 2020, lived in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He earned a pre-pharmacy degree from Western Kentucky University and attended pharmacy school at the University of Kentucky. Sheldon’s career experience includes working as a board member of the Bowling Green Christian Academy, co-founder of Curbsideministries.com, co-founder of KY Bearcat Youth Baseball League, CEO of Sheldon's Express Pharmacy, CEO of Sheldon's Restaurant Group, and CEO of Sheldon's Commercial Real Estate Development. He has also been a member of the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Sheldon was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
- Health and Family Services Committee
- Small Business & Information Technology Committee
2019-2020
Sheldon was assigned to the following committees:
- Health and Family Services Committee
- House State Government Committee
- Small Business & Information Technology Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Steve Sheldon did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Steve Sheldon won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Sheldon (R) | 100.0 | 21,348 |
| Total votes: 21,348 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steve Sheldon advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17
Steve Sheldon defeated Malcolm Cherry in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Sheldon (R) | 68.6 | 12,721 |
| Malcolm Cherry (D) | 31.4 | 5,828 | ||
| Total votes: 18,549 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17
Malcolm Cherry advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Malcolm Cherry | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17
Steve Sheldon defeated Michael Wilson, Joey Franzell, and David Graham in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Sheldon | 50.1 | 3,159 |
| Michael Wilson | 18.4 | 1,162 | ||
| Joey Franzell | 16.8 | 1,061 | ||
| David Graham | 14.7 | 929 | ||
| Total votes: 6,311 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 14.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
2021
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In 2021, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 5 to March 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kentucky State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jim DeCesare (R) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 17 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Robert Duvall (R) |
