Scott Sharp (politician)

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Scott Sharp
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 100th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2021
Preceded by	Terri Branham Clark
Personal details
Born	(1963-09-25) September 25, 1963 (age 61)
Political party	Republican
Children	4
Residence	Ashland, Kentucky
Education	Wayland Baptist University (BA) Webster University (MS) St. Joseph University(MA)
Committees	Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (Vice Chair) Economic Development & Workforce Investment Health Services Judiciary
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. 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

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 the 2024 Republican primary and will be unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election on November 5.[6]

References

1. "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. "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. "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 Terri Branham Clark	Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 2023–present	Succeeded by incumbent