Jim Ellison
Jim Ellison (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Ellison (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Ellison was assigned to the following committees:
- Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee (decommissioned), Minority vice-chair
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Ellison was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Policy Committee
- Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee (decommissioned), Minority Vice Chair
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Families, Children, and Seniors |
| • Local Government |
| • Tax Policy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Jim Ellison was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Jim Ellison defeated Chris Meister in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Ellison (D) | 63.7 | 33,208 |
 | Chris Meister (R)  | 36.3 | 18,955 | |
| Total votes: 52,163 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Jim Ellison advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Ellison | 100.0 | 15,630 |
| Total votes: 15,630 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Chris Meister defeated Barbara Barber and Rob Noble in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Meister | 67.9 | 3,909 |
| Barbara Barber | 30.3 | 1,742 | ||
 | Rob Noble (Write-in) | 1.9 | 107 | |
| Total votes: 5,758 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
- LEAP Forward[1]
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Jim Ellison defeated Al Gui in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Ellison (D) | 68.5 | 27,962 |
| Al Gui (R) | 31.5 | 12,853 | ||
| Total votes: 40,815 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Jim Ellison advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Ellison | 100.0 | 12,778 |
| Total votes: 12,778 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Al Gui advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Al Gui | 100.0 | 4,924 | |
| Total votes: 4,924 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Jim Townsend (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Jim Ellison defeated Randy LeVasseur in the Michigan House of Representatives District 26 general election.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jim Ellison |
59.37% | 26,785 | |
| Republican | Randy LeVasseur | 40.63% | 18,333 | |
| Total Votes | 45,118 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Jim Ellison ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jim Ellison (unopposed) | |
Randy LeVasseur ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Randy LeVasseur (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Ellison's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
| “ | Inability - or lack of will - to make the hard decisions needed to keep this state along a positive trajectory; imperious and ideological measures which prioritize short-term and short-sighted budget benefits at the cost of long-term damage to the environment, infrastructure, and health of the State, as well as to confidence in Government and to the democratic process are all problems that need to be resolved and quickly. This legislature has shown time and again that their priorities are not the priorities of current Michigan residents, nor are they aimed at moving us productively into the future by preventing brain drain, retaining long-term workers, or attracting the diverse new talent and investment that will be key to sustaining the long-term recovery of the region and the State more generally.
The time has come for him to step up: Jim wants to bring his experience and commitment to civility, transparency, and accountability to Lansing. He believes that his strong record of leadership in community service and local government make him uniquely qualified to represent the interests of his district and his region more broadly at the State level.[6] |
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LEAP Forward, "6. ENDORSEMENTS," accessed June 30, 2020
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Jim 4 MI, "Priorities," accessed October 17, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 26 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Dylan Wegela (D) |
