Scott Sharp (politician)
Scott Sharp | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 100th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Terri Branham Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1963 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Ashland, Kentucky |
| Education | Wayland Baptist University (BA) Webster University (MS) St. Joseph University(MA) |
| Committees | Legislative Oversight & Investigations (co-chair) Economic Development & Workforce Investment Health Services Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) |
Scott Lindsay Sharp (born September 25, 1963) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 2021. He represents Kentucky's 100th House district, which includes Lawrence County and part of Boyd County.[1]
Background
Sharp is a native of Ashland, Kentucky.[2] Following his high school graduation in 1982, Sharp enlisted in the United States Army.[3] He would serve for 22 years, beginning as a military policeman but spending most of his time as a special agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. He also served as special agent in charge of the CID's counter drug task force and a protective services officer for General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Sharp retired from the army in 2004, and returned to Ashland.[4]
Sharp earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Wayland Baptist University as well as a Master of Science in organizational psychology from St. Joseph University, and a Master of Arts in management from Webster University.[4] He has taught law enforcement technology at Ohio University's Southern Campus and was a training course manager for the Department of Justice's Operation Alliance.[1][4]
Sharp is an active member of the American Legion, CID Agents Association, and Sons of the American Revolution.[1][4] He identifies as a Catholic.[1]
Electoral history
Elections
- 2014 Democratic incumbent Terry Keelin chose not to seek reelection as Boyd County Sheriff.[5] Sharp won the 2014 Republican primary for Boyd County Sheriff with 1,506 votes (69%) but was defeated in the 2014 County Officers election, garnering 5,100 votes (35.3%) against Democratic candidate Bobby Jack Woods.
- 2018 Sharp was unopposed in the 2018 Republican primary for Kentucky's 18th Senate district[6] but was defeated in the 2018 Kentucky Senate election, garnering 15,823 votes (42.2%) against Democratic incumbent Robin Webb.[7]
- 2020 Sharp was unopposed in the 2020 Republican primary for Kentucky's 100th House district[6] and won the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election with 10,558 votes (54.4%) against Democratic incumbent Terri Branham Clark.[8][9]
- 2022 Sharp was unopposed in both the 2022 Republican primary[6] and the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning the latter with 9,845 votes.[10]
- 2024 Sharp was unopposed in both the 2024 Republican primary and the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning the latter with 15,034.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Ward, Lee (November 3, 2020). "Election 2020: Sharp unseats Clark in 100th". The Daily Independent. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Carver, Carley (October 24, 2018). "In their own words, State Senate Candidates". The Daily Independent. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Maynard, Mark (December 28, 2014). "Looking for the next challenge". The Daily Independent. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Scott Sharp". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 15. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Ward, Lee (November 3, 2020). "Election 2020: Sharp unseats Clark in 100th". The Daily Independent. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 67. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 75. Retrieved September 9, 2024.