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Brian Ellis
| Brian Ellis | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Pittsburgh | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Ellis earned his BA in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently works as co-owner of Ellis Auto Group.
In 2002, Ellis was a candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives but was not elected. He then joined the Pennsylvania State House in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 11th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ellis served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Government, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ellis served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development | ||||
Elections
2012
Ellis ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 11. Ellis ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 100% | 25,433 | ||
| Total Votes | 25,433 | |||
2010
Ellis ran for re-election to the 11th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.
| Pennsylvania State House, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
17,331 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ellis won re-election to the 11th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 18,710 votes, defeating Democrat Dave Wilson (9,096). [3]
Ellis raised $61,814 for his campaign, while Wilson raised $17,862.[4]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 11 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Ellis (R) |
18,710 | 67.3% | ||
| Dave Wilson (D) | 9,096 | 32.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Ellis raised $70,363 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stilley, John M | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Energy | $3,000 |
| Ppl Corp | $2,100 |
| Crisci Associates | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association | $1,797 |
Personal
Ellis and his wife, Monica, have two children.
Recent news
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Brian Ellis News Feed
- House committee OKs raising judges' mandatory retirement age - witf.org
- Theater to See in L.A. This Week, Including a Jacobean Incest Melodrama - LA Weekly (blog)
- Theater to See This Week, Including a Riveting Police Story - LA Weekly (blog)
- Weekend: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania - Scranton Times-Tribune
- CONCERTS LISTINGS: May 3 to 9, 2013 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- Commercial real estate sees Jersey invasion - Lehigh Valley Business
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External links
- Brian Ellis' personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Ellis
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Brian Ellis on Facebook
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