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'''John Kevin Ellzey, Sr.''' , known as '''Jake Ellzey''' (born January 24, 1970), is the incoming [[U.S. Representative]] for [[Texas]]'s 6th congressional district. He won a [[special election]] runoff on July 27, 2021, having defeated Susan Wright, the widow of the preceding Representative [[Ron Wright]], who died at the start of his second term of the [[coronavirus]] in February. Ellzey received 20,782 votes (53.2 percent) to Mrs. Wright's 18,232 (46.9 percent). | '''John Kevin Ellzey, Sr.''' , known as '''Jake Ellzey''' (born January 24, 1970), is the incoming [[U.S. Representative]] for [[Texas]]'s 6th congressional district. He won a [[special election]] runoff on July 27, 2021, having defeated Susan Wright, the widow of the preceding Representative [[Ron Wright]], who died at the start of his second term of the [[coronavirus]] in February. Ellzey received 20,782 votes (53.2 percent) to Mrs. Wright's 18,232 (46.9 percent). | ||
| − | Former [[U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] endorsed Mrs. Wright. It is unclear if Ellzey is a [[conservative]] or a [[Moderate Republican]]. He was strongly opposed by the [[Club for Growth]], which urged him to leave the race and endorse Mrs. Wright.<ref>Jake Ellzey faces mounting opposition from right in TX-6 special election | The Texas Tribune, accessed July 28, 2021.</ref> | + | Former [[U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] endorsed Mrs. Wright. It is unclear if Ellzey is a [[conservative]] or a [[Moderate Republican]]. He was strongly opposed by the [[Club for Growth]], which urged him to leave the race and endorse Mrs. Wright. Former [[Governor]] [[Rick Perry]], who served as Trump's first [[United States Secretary of Energy]], endorsed Ellzey.<ref>Jake Ellzey faces mounting opposition from right in TX-6 special election | The Texas Tribune, accessed July 28, 2021.</ref> |
Before his election to Congress, Ellzey was a seven-month member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 10th district. Ellzey increased his congressional vote total from the first round of balloting, in which twenty-three candidates were listed on the ballot, by 9,911 votes. Mrs. Wright's final total was only 3,120 votes ahead of her first ballot finish.<ref name=ballotpedia/> | Before his election to Congress, Ellzey was a seven-month member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 10th district. Ellzey increased his congressional vote total from the first round of balloting, in which twenty-three candidates were listed on the ballot, by 9,911 votes. Mrs. Wright's final total was only 3,120 votes ahead of her first ballot finish.<ref name=ballotpedia/> | ||
| − | He served in the [[United States Navy]] as a fighter pilot with tours in both the [[Afghanistan War]] and the [[Iraq War]] | + | He served in the [[United States Navy]] as a fighter pilot with tours in both the [[Afghanistan War]] and the [[Iraq War]].<ref name=ballotpedia>{{cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Jake_Ellzey|title=Jake Ellzey|publisher=Ballotpedia.org|accessdate=July 28, 2021}}</ref> In 1992, Ellzey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in [[political science]] from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in [[Annapolis]], [[Maryland]].<ref name=directory>{{cite web|title=Rep. Jake Ellzey - Texas State Directory Online|url=https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=66020&office=16801|accessdate=February 8, 2021}}</ref> After leaving the Navy, he was employed as a private pilot and a civilian consultant. He was a social aide in the [[George W. Bush]] [[White House]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brownwoodtx.com/news/20200205/forum-set-for-texas-house-candidates|title=Forum set for Texas House candidates|publisher=''Brownwood (Texas) Bulletin''|author=Bill Spinks|accessdate=July 28, 2021}}</ref> From 2012 to 2018, Ellzey was a member of the Texas Veterans Commission.<ref name=ballotpedia/> |
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In 2018, Ellzey trailed fellow Republican Ron Wright in the 6th congressional district [[primary]]. At the time he was endorsed by ''The Dallas Morning News.''<ref>{{cite web|title=We recommend Jake Ellzey in the GOP primary for 6th Congressional District|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/02/08/we-recommend-jake-ellzey-in-the-gop-primary-for-6th-congressional-district/|date=February 8, 2018|accessdate=July 28, 2021|publisher=''The Dallas Morning News''}}</ref> | In 2018, Ellzey trailed fellow Republican Ron Wright in the 6th congressional district [[primary]]. At the time he was endorsed by ''The Dallas Morning News.''<ref>{{cite web|title=We recommend Jake Ellzey in the GOP primary for 6th Congressional District|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/02/08/we-recommend-jake-ellzey-in-the-gop-primary-for-6th-congressional-district/|date=February 8, 2018|accessdate=July 28, 2021|publisher=''The Dallas Morning News''}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:55, July 28, 2021
| John Kevin "Jake" Ellzey, Sr. | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Wright |
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Texas State Representative for District 10
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| In office January 12, 2021 – August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Wray |
| Succeeded by | Pending special election |
| Born | January 24, 1970 Amarillo, Texas Reared in Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Shelby Hoebeke Ellzey |
| Children | John Ellzey, Jr. |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (Bachelor of Science) |
Military Service
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| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1992-2012 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | Afghanistan War Iraq War |
John Kevin Ellzey, Sr. , known as Jake Ellzey (born January 24, 1970), is the incoming U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th congressional district. He won a special election runoff on July 27, 2021, having defeated Susan Wright, the widow of the preceding Representative Ron Wright, who died at the start of his second term of the coronavirus in February. Ellzey received 20,782 votes (53.2 percent) to Mrs. Wright's 18,232 (46.9 percent).
Former U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Mrs. Wright. It is unclear if Ellzey is a conservative or a Moderate Republican. He was strongly opposed by the Club for Growth, which urged him to leave the race and endorse Mrs. Wright. Former Governor Rick Perry, who served as Trump's first United States Secretary of Energy, endorsed Ellzey.[1]
Before his election to Congress, Ellzey was a seven-month member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 10th district. Ellzey increased his congressional vote total from the first round of balloting, in which twenty-three candidates were listed on the ballot, by 9,911 votes. Mrs. Wright's final total was only 3,120 votes ahead of her first ballot finish.[2]
He served in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot with tours in both the Afghanistan War and the Iraq War.[2] In 1992, Ellzey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.[3] After leaving the Navy, he was employed as a private pilot and a civilian consultant. He was a social aide in the George W. Bush White House.[4] From 2012 to 2018, Ellzey was a member of the Texas Veterans Commission.[2]
In 2018, Ellzey trailed fellow Republican Ron Wright in the 6th congressional district primary. At the time he was endorsed by The Dallas Morning News.[5]
He won the state representative post for District 10 on November 3, 2020, in the same election in which Ron Wright won a second term which ended in death three months after the election. Ellzey was assigned in the Texas House to the Energy Resources, Licensing and Administrative Procedure, and Local and Consent Calendars committees.[2]
Born in Amarillo and reared in Perryton in Ochiltree County in the far northern Panhandle, Ellzey's residence is now in Waxahachie in Ellis County south of Dallas.[3]
References
- ↑ Jake Ellzey faces mounting opposition from right in TX-6 special election | The Texas Tribune, accessed July 28, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jake Ellzey. Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved on July 28, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rep. Jake Ellzey - Texas State Directory Online. Retrieved on February 8, 2021.
- ↑ Bill Spinks. Forum set for Texas House candidates. Brownwood (Texas) Bulletin. Retrieved on July 28, 2021.
- ↑ We recommend Jake Ellzey in the GOP primary for 6th Congressional District. The Dallas Morning News (February 8, 2018). Retrieved on July 28, 2021.