Senator Phillip Wheeler is a Republican representing District 31 in the Kentucky State Senate, covering Elliott, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, and Pike counties. Born on April 13, 1978, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he serves as an attorney at Kirk Law Firm, PLLC, and is a Christian. He has been in the Senate since 2019 and is running for re-election. Notable positions include Vice Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chair of the Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor Committee, and membership in caucuses such as the Kentucky-Israel Caucus, Pro-Life Caucus, and Mountain Caucus. He is affiliated with the KY Justice Assoc., KY Workers' Assoc., Coal Run Lions Club, and KY Bar Assoc., and was a Fulbright Scholar as Federal Republic of Germany Representative.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BA in History and German from Transylvania University; J.D. from the University of Kentucky.
• Political Experience: Elected to Kentucky State Senate in 2019 ; current committee roles include Chair of Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor , Member of Natural Resources & Energy and Transportation , and Member of Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee. Previously served on House Session Standing Committee.