Jake Ellis

Jake Ellis is an American politician and former firefighter from Idaho. Ellis is a Democratic member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 15, seat B.

Jake Ellis
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 15, seat B district
Assumed office
December 2018
Preceded byPatrick McDonald
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Amy Ellis
Alma materBoise State University
OccupationPolitician, firefighter

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]

On November 8, 2016, Ellis sought a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives for District 15, seat B unsuccessfully. Ed Ellis was defeated by Patrick McDonald with 56.2% of the votes.[3]

On November 6, 2018, Ellis won the election and became a Democratic member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 15, seat B. Ellis defeated Patrick McDonald with 50.9% of the votes.[4][1]

Awards
  • 1992 Firefighter of the Year. Presented by City of Boise.[1][5]

Personal life

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

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References
  1. "Jake Ellis' Biography". Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  2. "Former Firefighter, Jake Ellis, Runs For District 15 House Seat". idahodems.org. September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  3. "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  4. "November 6, 2018". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  5. "District 15 – House seat B". cvidaho.org. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
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