Phillip Wheeler (born April 13, 1978) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Kentucky Senate from the 31st district. He assumed office on March 19, 2019.
Early life and education
Wheeler was born in Pikeville, Kentucky in 1978. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and German from Transylvania University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Wheeler was a Fulbright scholar in 2000 and 2001.
Career
Outside of politics, Wheeler works as a lawyer at the Kirk Law Firm, PLLC. As a lawyer, Wheeler has represented former coal miners who suffer from black lung disease. He was elected to the Kentucky Senate in a March 2019 special election, succeeding Ray Jones. He also serves as vice chair of the House Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee.