Jake Ellis

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Jake Ellis
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 15, seat B district
In office
December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2020
Preceded byPatrick McDonald
Succeeded byCodi Galloway
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Amy
Alma materBoise State University
OccupationPolitician, 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[]

Ellis was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Ellis is a 4th-generation Idahoan.[1][2]

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.[8]

Awards[]

  • 1992 Firefighter of the Year. Presented by City of Boise.[1][9]

Personal life[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Jake Ellis' Biography". Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Former Firefighter, Jake Ellis, Runs For District 15 House Seat". idahodems.org. September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  3. ^ https://www.livevoterturnout.com/Idaho/LiveResults/1/en/Index_112.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "2020 General Election Results - Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  5. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  6. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  7. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  8. ^ "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  9. ^ "District 15 – House seat B". cvidaho.org. Retrieved February 7, 2020.

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