Shane Baker is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 85, which includes parts of Laurel and Pulaski counties. A resident of Somerset, Kentucky, for nearly 30 years after growing up in Nancy, he serves as an insurance agent with Transamerica and is a Christian and Kentucky Colonel. He was first sworn into office on January 1, 2021, following his unopposed general election win in 2020 after securing the Republican primary.

Education and Political Experience

No specific education details are available from public records. Baker owned a small business for over two decades before selling it to serve as a field representative with the Kentucky Department for Local Government under Governor Matt Bevin.

Political Experience:

- Won 2020 Republican primary ; unopposed in general election .

- Unopposed in 2022 Republican primary; won general election .

- Unopposed in 2024 Republican primary and general election.

He currently serves on the House Session Standing Committee.