W. Brad Montell (born December 5, 1956, in Fayette County, Kentucky) is an American politician and was a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 58^[1] from January 2003 to October 2016, when he resigned his seat to accept a position with Governor Matt Bevin's administration.^[2]

Education

Montell earned his BA and MA from Western Kentucky University.

Elections

• 2002: With District 58 incumbent Representative Gary Tapp ran for Kentucky Senate, Montell was unopposed for the 2002 Republican Primary^[3] and won the November 5, 2002 General election with 7,154 votes (52.1%) against Democratic nominee David Eaton.^[4]
• 2004: Montell and returning 2002 Democratic opponent David Eaton both won their 2004 primaries,^[5] setting up a rematch; Montell won the November 2, 2004 General election with 11,503 votes (55.3%) against Eaton.^[6]
• 2006: Montell was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary^[7] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 9,377 votes (55.1%) against Democratic nominee Bill Young.^[8]
• 2008: Montell and returning 2006 Democratic challenger Bill Young were both unopposed for their 2008 primaries,^[9] setting up a rematch; Montell won the November 4, 2008 General election with 14,064 votes (57.4%) against Young.^[10]
• 2010: Montell ran unopposed for both the May 18, 2010 Republican Primary^[11] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 15,592 votes.^[12]
• 2012: Montell again ran unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary^[13] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 19,491 votes.^[14]