History of Jake Ellzey in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 2, 2025

Jake Ellzey is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th congressional district. He is a Republican and former member of the Texas House of Representatives. Before entering politics, Ellzey was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

January 24, 1970: Birth of Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey was born on January 24, 1970 in Amarillo, Texas.

1992: Graduation from the United States Naval Academy

In 1992, Jake Ellzey graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science.

2012: Appointment to the Texas Veterans Commission

In 2012, Jake Ellzey was appointed as one of the five commissioners of the Texas Veterans Commission.

2018: Unsuccessful Run for Congress

In 2018, Jake Ellzey ran for Texas's 6th congressional district but lost in the Republican primary to Ron Wright.

2018: End of Term on Texas Veterans Commission

In 2018, Jake Ellzey's term as a commissioner of the Texas Veterans Commission ended.

2020: Election to the Texas House of Representatives

Jake Ellzey was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2020.

January 12, 2021: Start of Term in Texas House

Jake Ellzey took office in the Texas House of Representatives on January 12, 2021.

February 26, 2021: Candidacy Announcement for Congress

On February 26, 2021, Jake Ellzey announced his candidacy for the Texas's 6th congressional district special election.

July 2021: Resignation from Texas House

Jake Ellzey resigned from the Texas House of Representatives in July 2021 to assume his position in the U.S. Congress.

July 30, 2021: Sworn into Congress

Jake Ellzey was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th congressional district on July 30, 2021.

August 31, 2021: Special Election Held for Texas State House District 10

A special election was held on August 31, 2021, to fill the vacancy left by Jake Ellzey in the Texas State House of Representatives District 10.

October 2023: Vote on House Speakership

In October 2023, Jake Ellzey participated in the House Speaker votes, initially supporting Kevin McCarthy and later opposing his removal and Jim Jordan's candidacy, eventually supporting Mike Johnson.