Shane Baker  | |
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| Member of the  KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives  from the 85th district  | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021  | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Turner | 
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican | 
| Children | 2 | 
| Residence | Somerset,Kentucky | 
| Committees | Postsecondary 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.
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]