Jake Ellis
{{short description|American politician and firefighter from Idaho}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Jake Ellis
|image =
|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_date =
|birth_place = Pocatello, Idaho
|death_date =
|death_place =
|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.{{cite web|title=Jake Ellis' Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/168293/jake-ellis|access-date=February 6, 2020}}
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.
Career
In 1988, Ellis became a fireman with Boise Fire Department in Idaho, until 2014. Ellis retired as a Battalion Chief.{{cite web |url=https://idahodems.org/former-firefighter-jake-ellis-runs-for-district-15-house-seat/ |title=Former Firefighter, Jake Ellis, Runs For District 15 House Seat |website=idahodems.org |date=September 24, 2015 |access-date=February 7, 2020}}
Elections
= 2020 =
Ellis was unopposed in the Democratic primary.{{Cite web|title=2020 State Primary Election|url=https://www.livevoterturnout.com/Idaho/LiveResults/1/en/Index_112.html | website=State of Idaho Elections Department}} Ellis was defeated by Republican challenger Codi Galloway taking only 47.4% of the vote in the general election.{{Cite web|title=2020 General Election Results - Legislative|url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elections-division/2020-results-legislative/|access-date=2021-09-07|website=Idaho Secretary of State|language=en-US}}
= 2018 =
Ellis was unopposed in the Democratic primary.{{Cite web|title=Legislative Totals|url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2018/Primary/legislative_totals.html|access-date=2021-09-07|website=sos.idaho.gov}} Ellis defeated Republican incumbent Patrick McDonald with 50.9% of the vote in the general election.{{Cite web|title=Legislative Totals|url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2016/General/legislative_totals.html|access-date=2021-09-07|website=sos.idaho.gov}}
= 2016 =
Ellis was unopposed in the Democratic primary.{{Cite web|title=Legislative Totals|url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2016/Primary/legislative_totals.html|access-date=2021-09-07|website=sos.idaho.gov}} Ellis was defeated by Republican incumbent Patrick McDonald taking only 43.8% of the vote in the general election.
Awards
- 1992 Firefighter of the Year. Presented by City of Boise.{{cite web |url=https://cvidaho.org/cvi-endorsement-jake-ellis/ |title=District 15 – House seat B |website=cvidaho.org |date=28 October 2016 |access-date=February 7, 2020}}
Personal life
Ellis's wife is Amy Ellis. They have two children. Ellis and his family live in Pocatello, Idaho.
References
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External links
- [https://ballotpedia.org/Jake_Ellis Jake Ellis at ballotpedia.org]
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Category:Democratic Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives