Jake Ellis

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

Ellis was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Ellis is a 4th-generation Idahoan.

In 1998, Ellis earnedBachelor 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.

In 1988, Ellis became a fireman with Boise Fire Department in Idaho, until 2014. Ellis retired as a Battalion Chief.

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.

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

• 1992 Firefighter of the Year. Presented by City of Boise.

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