Steve Shannon has lived in Lexington since 1991 and downtown Lexington since 1996. He is the proud husband of Martha and father of two daughters, Katie and Annie.

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Steve Shannon attended Muhlenberg College. He lives in Lexington with his wife, Martha, and has two children.

For his entire career, Steve has worked to create opportunities for people with disabilities.

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Steve currently works as the executive director of KARP, Inc.

Steve Shannon's campaign for Kentucky U.S. representative, District 6, is his first time running for public office.

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Steve's campaign for U.S. representative for Kentucky's 6th District is his first run for public office.

Said "I believe the role of public officials is to create opportunities for everyone and work toward the best available solutions."

- Said "I believe the role of public officials is to create opportunities for everyone and work toward the best available solutions."

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Supports government intervention in healthcare costs.

- Supports government intervention in healthcare costs.

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As of March 10, 2026, Steve Shannon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Steve Shannon

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Kentucky currently has 6 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become federal law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain areas of policy, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms and there are no term limits. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.
-  Representatives must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for seven years, and an inhabitant of the state from which he or she is elected. 