He was elected in 2020, defeating Republican Jim Burgess with 82% of the vote.

[3] Prior to his election to the Ohio House, Jarrells worked at the Franklin County Treasurer's Office as the Chief of Communications.

[6] He is currently running unopposed in the 2024 Ohio House of Representatives election.

Jarrells serves on the following committees: Finance, Ways and Means, Insurance, and Behavioral Health and Recovery Supports.

He also sits on the Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education.