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Scott Sharp (politician)

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Scott Sharp
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 100th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byTerri Branham Clark
Personal details
Born (1963-09-25) September 25, 1963 (age 61)
Political partyRepublican
Children4
ResidenceAshland, Kentucky
EducationWayland Baptist University (BA)
Webster University (MS)
St. Joseph University(MA)
CommitteesVeterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (Vice Chair)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Health Services
Judiciary
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
UnitCriminal 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

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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. He is an active member of the American Legion, CID Agents Association, and Sons of the American Revolution.[1][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]

He identifies as a Catholic.[1]

Electoral history

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Elections

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  2. ^ Ward, Lee (2020-11-03). "Election 2020: Sharp unseats Clark in 100th". The Daily Independent. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  3. ^ Carver, Carley (2018-10-24). "In their own words, State Senate Candidates". The Daily Independent. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  4. ^ a b c "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  5. ^ Maynard, Mark (2014-12-28). "Looking for the next challenge". The Daily Independent. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  6. ^ a b c d "Scott Sharp". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  7. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 15. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Ward, Lee (2020-11-03). "Election 2020: Sharp unseats Clark in 100th". The Daily Independent. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  9. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3, 2020, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 67. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2022, Official General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections. p. 75. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2023–present
Succeeded by
incumbent