Jonathan Shell
Jonathan Shell | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office January 5, 2017 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rocky Adkins |
| Succeeded by | Bam Carney |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Lonnie Napier |
| Succeeded by | Travis Brenda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1987 Danville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Eastern Kentucky University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Jonathan Shell (born December 1, 1987, in Danville, Kentucky) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He represented District 71 which comprises Garrard, Rockcastle, and a portion of Madison Counties.[1][2] 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.[3][4]
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 (59.8%)[5] and won the November 6, 2012, General election with 11,933 votes (63.3%) against Democratic nominee Bradley Montgomery.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Representative Jonathan Shell (R)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky House of Representatives. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Jonathan Shell's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ Thomsen, Jacqueline (2018-05-22). "Teacher defeats Kentucky state House majority leader in GOP primary". TheHill. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - KY State House 071 Race - Nov 08, 2016".
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
External links[]
- Official page at the Kentucky General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Jonathan Shell at Ballotpedia
- Jonathan Shell at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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