Jake Ellis
Jake Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 15, seat B district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Codi Galloway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pocatello, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Amy |
| Alma mater | Boise State University |
| Occupation | Politician, firefighter |
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
[edit]Ellis was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Ellis is a 4th-generation Idahoan.[1][2]
Education
[edit]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
[edit]In 1988, Ellis became a fireman with Boise Fire Department in Idaho, until 2014. Ellis retired as a Battalion Chief.[1][2]
Elections
[edit]2020
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Ellis's wife is Amy Ellis. They have two children. Ellis and his family live in Pocatello, Idaho.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Jake Ellis' Biography". Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "Former Firefighter, Jake Ellis, Runs For District 15 House Seat". idahodems.org. September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "2020 State Primary Election". State of Idaho Elections Department.
- ^ "2020 General Election Results - Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ a b "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "District 15 – House seat B". cvidaho.org. 28 October 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2020.