Jake Ellzey
Texas legislator
John Kevin "Jake" Ellzey Sr. (born January 24, 1970) is an American veteran and Republican politician. He is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th congressional district. Ellzey replaced Ron Wright who died in early 2021.
Jake Ellzey | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 6th district | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Wright |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – July 30, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Wray |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Kevin Ellzey January 24, 1970 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Shelby Hoebeke |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1992–2012 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Ellzey was a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 10th district from January 2021 until his election to U.S. Congress in July of that year.[1]
He served in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Five New Texas House Candidates Who Won't Be Waiting on Election Results". The Texan. November 3, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Jake Ellzey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Spinks, Bill (March 3, 2020). "Ellzey wins Texas House District 10 primary". Waxahachie Daily Light. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
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