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Jerry Lee Shelton is from Crabs Orchard, Kentucky. 

Jerry is currently the owner of Shelton's Electric. 

Jerry Lee Shelton's campaign for Kentucky US Representative, District 5, is his first entry into politics.

Lincoln County's Shelton announces run for Congress

Supports economic development through domestic energy production, particularly coal, and advocates for revitalizing coal communities affected by federal policies.

Supports economic development through domestic energy production, particularly in coal. 

Supports expanding energy production to strengthen local tax bases and improve infrastructure in rural counties.

Supports policies aimed at easing financial pressure on working-class families, including limits on high credit card interest rates.

- Supports economic development through domestic energy production, particularly in coal. 
- Supports expanding energy production to strengthen local tax bases and improve infrastructure in rural counties.
- Supports policies aimed at easing financial pressure on working-class families, including limits on high credit card interest rates.

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As of March 10, 2026, Jerry Lee Shelton did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports congressional term limits to prevent stagnation and maintain connection with constituents.

Supports congressional term limits to prevent stagnation and alienation of constituents.

- Supports congressional term limits to prevent stagnation and alienation of constituents.

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Jerry Lee Shelton

As of March 10, 2026, Jerry Lee Shelton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jerry Shelton is from Crab Orchard, Kentucky. He graduated from Lincoln County High School. He and his wife, Tannis, have a daughter.

Shelton has spent most of his career in the construction industry. He also promotes agriculture in Kentucky.

Jerry previously ran for Kentucky House of Representatives District 80 in 2012 but did not win. He has served on the Crab Orchard City Commission for more than 20 years and has been involved in local politics for approximately 45 years.

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Supports policies aimed at reducing financial pressure on working-class families, including limits on high credit card interest rates.

Supports term limits for Congress members.

Supports the coal industry and believes federal policies have harmed coal communities.

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- Representatives are elected to two-year terms and there are no term limits. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.
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