Jonathan Shell


Jonathan Shell was an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He represented District 71 which comprises Garrard, Rockcastle, and a portion of Madison Counties. He served as the Majority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives and was the youngest member of the General Assembly.
He was defeated by Travis Brenda, a teacher at Rockcastle County High School, in the 2018 Republican primary.

Education

Shell earned his BA in agricultural business from Eastern Kentucky University.

2012 Election

When District 36 Representative Lonnie Napier retired and left the seat open, Shell won the May 22, 2012, Republican Primary with 2,102 votes and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 11,933 votes against Democratic nominee Bradley Montgomery.