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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Shay Shelnutt is a Republican member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 17. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Shelnutt is running for re-election in the primary on June 5, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Shelnutt received his bachelor's degree in business finance and his M.A.Ed. in math from the University of Montevallo. His professional experience includes teaching and coaching at the high school level, teaching at Jefferson State Community College, and working in real estate and business development.

Education

  • Business finance, University of Montevallo

Professional Experience

  • Business finance, University of Montevallo
  • Realtor, Keller Williams, present
  • Math Teacher, Chalkville High School

Political Experience

  • Business finance, University of Montevallo
  • Realtor, Keller Williams, present
  • Math Teacher, Chalkville High School
  • Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 17, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 17, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Confirmations Committee, Alabama State Senate

Former Member, Education & Youth Affairs Committee, Alabama State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Banking and Insurance Committee

Member, Children Youth and Human Services Committee

Member, Education Policy Committee

Member, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee

Member, Governmental Affairs Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Judicial Building Authority

Member, Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee

Member, Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy

Member, Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Finances and Budget

Member, Sunset Joint Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Business finance, University of Montevallo
  • Realtor, Keller Williams, present
  • Math Teacher, Chalkville High School
  • Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 17, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 17, 2018
  • Coach, Chalkville High School
  • Member, Palmerdale United Methodist Church

Other Info

— Awards:

  • "Top Producer" 2008-2011

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Seeing how the recession has affected so many in the real estate market has been heart wrenching. These events have opened Shay's eyes to the need for economic leadership in our community which will work with local leaders to create new jobs.