Jake Ellis | |
State House: | Idaho |
District: | District 15, seat B |
Term Start: | December 1, 2018 |
Term End: | November 30, 2020 |
Predecessor: | Patrick McDonald |
Successor: | Codi Galloway |
Birth Place: | Pocatello, Idaho |
Nationality: | American |
Party: | Democrat |
Alma Mater: | Boise State University |
Occupation: | Politician, firefighter |
Spouse: | Amy |
Jake Ellis is an American politician and former firefighter from Idaho. Ellis was a Democratic member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 15, seat B.
Ellis was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Ellis is a 4th-generation Idahoan.[1]
In 1998, Ellis earned Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Boise State University. Ellis attended the Executive Fire Officer Program at National Fire Academy. Ellis also attended Idaho State University.[1]
In 1988, Ellis became a fireman with Boise Fire Department in Idaho, until 2014. Ellis retired as a Battalion Chief.[1] [2]
Ellis was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[3] Ellis was defeated by Republican challenger Codi Galloway taking only 47.4% of the vote in the general election.[4]
Ellis was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[5] Ellis defeated Republican incumbent Patrick McDonald with 50.9% of the vote in the general election.[6]
Ellis was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[7] Ellis was defeated by Republican incumbent Patrick McDonald taking only 43.8% of the vote in the general election.[6]
Ellis's wife is Amy Ellis. They have two children. Ellis and his family live in Pocatello, Idaho.[1]