2022 Alabama Elections

Shay Shelnutt, State Senate 17

Shay Shelnutt

State Senate District No. 17

Party: Republican

Age: 54

Residence: Trussville

Political experience: Alabama State Senate, 2 terms, 2014-present

Professional experience: Realtor, 2006-present; math teacher and coach, Clay-Chalkville High School, 1996-2005; teacher, Oneonta High School, 2005-2006.

Civic experience:  Counselor, Royal Family Kids Camp for foster children, 2010-present; Just Keep Smiling, 2013-present.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business finance and a master’s degree in math education from the University of Montevallo.

Main issues:  None reported. Recently sponsored both the ban on prescribing hormones and gender blockers to transgender youth and prohibiting K-5 classroom discussion on sexual orientation; pro-life; rated by Alabama Policy Institute as among the most conservative senators.

Campaign Info: https://www.facebook.com/shelnutt417