Jake Ellis Explained

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.

Early life

Ellis was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Ellis is a 4th-generation Idahoan.[1]

Education

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]

Career

In 1988, Ellis became a fireman with Boise Fire Department in Idaho, until 2014. Ellis retired as a Battalion Chief.[1] [2]

Elections

2020

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]

2018

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]

2016

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]

Awards

Personal life

Ellis's wife is Amy Ellis. They have two children. Ellis and his family live in Pocatello, Idaho.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jake Ellis' Biography. February 6, 2020.
  2. Web site: Former Firefighter, Jake Ellis, Runs For District 15 House Seat . idahodems.org . September 24, 2015 . February 7, 2020.
  3. Web site: 2020 State Primary Election. State of Idaho Elections Department.
  4. Web site: 2020 General Election Results - Legislative. 2021-09-07. Idaho Secretary of State. en-US.
  5. Web site: Legislative Totals. 2021-09-07. sos.idaho.gov.
  6. Web site: Legislative Totals. 2021-09-07. sos.idaho.gov.
  7. Web site: Legislative Totals. 2021-09-07. sos.idaho.gov.
  8. Web site: District 15 – House seat B . cvidaho.org . 28 October 2016 . February 7, 2020.