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