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David Lawson has announced that he filed to run for Shelby County Commissioner for the Center district.
Kevin Nigh, who announced he is not seeking reelection, currently holds the Center district seat.
Lawson is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1985. Following high school, he attended Purdue University and started a farming operation in the spring of 1986.
In addition to being a full-time farmer, Lawson is also a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He and his family were awarded the Farm Family of the Year by the Shelby County Farm Bureau Young Farmers.
Lawson was also on the 4-H Advisory Council and serves as a current Shelby County Fair stockholder. He was also a partner in Lemon Lane Boutique, a retail store in downtown Shelbyville.
He is currently a member of the Shelby County Plan Commission
Lawson and his wife, Anne (Havely) have been married for 30 years and have four children. Katie, 26, attends the Indiana University School of Medicine. Kennedy, 26, is a Hauser High School agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Kellen, 20, attends Purdue University. Karlie, 19, also attends Purdue.
In a press release, Lawson stated that he looks forward to his campaign and would be honored to continue serving his county.
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