Jonathan Shell

Jonathan Shell (born December 1, 1987 in Danville, Kentucky) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He represents District 71 which is compromised of Garrard, Rockcastle, and a portion of Madison Counties. He serves as the Majority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives and is the youngest member of the General Assembly.

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• Kentucky Newsmakers 3 19 17 Ky House Majority Leader Jonathan Shell UK President Eli Capilouto
• Education
• Voting
• Elections
• References

Education

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

Voting

Shell has voted for Kentucky bill HB-2 which Requires Ultrasound 24 Hours Prior to Abortion and play the heartbeat sound to the mother. He has also voted against raising the state minimum wage to $9.15 in 2016. He has voted against increasing the penalty for convicted drug dealers.

Elections

2012 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%) and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 11,933 votes (63.3%) against Democratic nominee Bradley Montgomery.