Brian Ellis (Pennsylvania)
Brian Ellis is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 11. Ellis was elected to the office in 2004.
In January 2019, House Republican leaders called for Ellis' resignation and removed him from his committee leadership positions following allegations of sexual assault. Ellis resigned his seat on March 18, 2019. Click here for more information.
Biography
Ellis earned his B.A. in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh. His professional experience includes being the co-owner of Ellis Auto Group.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce, Chair |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Ethics |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
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| • Committees |
| • Ethics |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Ethics |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ellis served on these committees:
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| • State Government, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ellis served on these committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Brian Ellis defeated Samuel Doctor in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Ellis (R) | 76.5 | 16,079 |
 | Samuel Doctor (Independent) | 23.5 | 4,939 | |
| Total votes: 21,018 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Brian Ellis advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Ellis | 100.0 | 3,894 |
| Total votes: 3,894 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Brian Ellis ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Brian Ellis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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Incumbent Brian Ellis ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Brian Ellis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Brian Ellis was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ellis was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
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. [8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Brian Ellis Incumbent |
100% | 25,433 | |
| Total Votes | 25,433 | |||
2010
Ellis ran for re-election to District 11 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 11 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Ellis (R)
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17,331 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ellis won re-election to District 11 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 18,710 votes, defeating Democrat Dave Wilson (9,096).[11]
Ellis raised $61,814 for his campaign, while Wilson raised $17,862.[12]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 11 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Ellis (R)
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18,710 | 67.3% | ||
| Dave Wilson (D) | 9,096 | 32.7% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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Noteworthy events
Resignation following sexual assault allegations (2019)
On March 18, 2019, Ellis resigned his seat. In a letter submitted to House Republican leaders, Ellis said, "It is with immense gratitude to the sacrifices made by my family, the support of my constituents, and the friendship of my colleagues that I have concluded that it is in my best interests of my family, the residents of the 11th House district, and my own health that I resign from the General Assembly."[13][14] The resignation came after several politicians called for his resignation following allegations of sexual assault against him.
Ellis was accused of sexually assaulting a state capitol employee in October 2015.[15] Ellis allegedly offered to help an acquaintance after she fell down in a bar by taking her to his home, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, said she did not consent to any sexual acts. The Philadelphia Inquirer first published an account of the allegations on January 24.[16]
On January 25, 2019, House Republican leaders issued a statement calling for Ellis' resignation. The leaders said Ellis should focus on his family and addressing sexual assault allegations, which were under criminal investigation by the Dauphin County district attorney. They also removed Ellis from his committee leadership positions and committee assignments, pending the outcome of the investigation.[15]
Gov. Tom Wolf (D) also called for Ellis to step down.[15]
Personal
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Ellis and his wife, Monica, have two children.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Brian Ellis' personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Brian Ellis on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Pennsylvania House spending, 2008," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Pa. House leaders to fellow lawmaker accused of sexual assault: Resign," January 25, 2019
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "Ellis Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Investigation," March 19, 2019
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Penn Live, "House GOP leaders call on Rep. Brian Ellis to resign after sexual assault allegation," January 25, 2019
- ↑ Penn Live, "Pa. state rep. facing sexual assault investigation by Dauphin County DA’s office," January 25, 2019
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| Preceded by NA |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 11 2005–March 19, 2019 |
Succeeded by Marci Mustello (R) |
