Jerry Lee Shelton
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Kentucky
Jerry Lee Shelton
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Kentucky
KY-05 Republican nominee?
$32.4K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
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$32.4KMAY 20, 2026Candidate Overview
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Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
LocationKentucky
BackgroundElectrician
Notable personal detailsJerry Lee Shelton is a Republican who ran for U.S. House in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District in 2026. He has been described in local election coverage as an electrician and as a Crab Orchard city commissioner, and was also described as retired from working in the construction industry. He was eliminated in the 2026 Republican primary for KY-05.
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Jerry Lee Shelton is in the news as a candidate, but the provided summaries do not mention any direct actions, statements, or election results involving him. The recent coverage is mostly about Trump-backed Republican primaries and other races in Arizona, Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania. Based on the available information, his specific role in these developments is unclear.
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