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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jonathan Shell is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 71. Shell is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Shell currently serves as House majority leader.

Education

  • BS, Agriculture Business, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006-2010

Professional Experience

  • BS, Agriculture Business, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006-2010
  • Owner and Operator, Shell Farms & Greenhouses, 2004 – present

Political Experience

  • BS, Agriculture Business, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006-2010
  • Owner and Operator, Shell Farms & Greenhouses, 2004 – present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 71, 2013-2019
  • Majority Floor Leader, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 71, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Committee On Committees, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Local Government, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Member, Rural Issues Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Agriculture Business, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006-2010
  • Owner and Operator, Shell Farms & Greenhouses, 2004 – present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 71, 2013-2019
  • Majority Floor Leader, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 71, 2018
  • Member, Garrard County Tobacco Committee, University of Kentucky, present
  • Member, Cattlemen's Association
  • Vice President, Farm Bureau, Garrard County, present
  • Treasurer, Farm Bureau Board, Garrard County, 2008-2010
  • Member, State Labor Advisory Committee, Kentucky Farm Bureau, 2010
  • Chair, Cost Share Committee, Kentucky Farm Bureau, 2009

Other Info

Priority Issues:

Shell is very vocal and active in pursuing welfare reform and other measures to fight wasteful government spending.