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Marty Shephard attended Owensboro Community & Technical College. He lives with his wife in Beaver Dam. 

Marty currently works at Complete Comfort Heating and Cooling.

Marty previously ran for Ohio County judge-executive as a Democrat in 2010 but did not win.

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As of March 10, 2026, Marty Shephard did not have a website or any information online.

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Marty previously ran for Ohio County judge-executive as a Democrat in 2010.

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Marty Shephard previously ran for Ohio County judge-executive in 2010 and did not win.

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Wes Pate has a bachelor's degree in nursing. He lives his wife, Holly, and their four children in Lewisport. 

Wes is a hospital employee. He works at the local hospital in Hancock County, where he has been for several years.

Wes is currently a staff RN at Owensboro Health. Previously, he was an emergency room technician. 

Wesley Pate’s campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 14, is his first run for state-level office. He previously served as mayor pro tem of the Lewisport City Council after being appointed in 2014 and served through 2022.

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Wes previously served as the mayor pro tem of the Lewisport City Council after being appointed in 2014 and served through 2022.

As of March 10, 2026, Wes Pate did not have a website or any information online.

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Wes previously served on the Lewisport City Council.

Wes Pate's campaign for Kentucky State Representative, District 14 is his first entry into politics. He was appointed to the Lewisport City Council in 2014 and served through 2022.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 

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