Jim Ellison (Michigan politician)

Jim Ellison is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Jim Ellison
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 26th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2017
Preceded by	Jim Townsend
Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan
In office 2003 – December 31, 2016
Preceded by	William Urich
Succeeded by	Michael Fournier
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Jodie
Children	8
Residence	Royal Oak, Michigan

Career

Before joining the Michigan State House, Ellison was the mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan from 2003 until he vacated the office in 2016 to take his seat in the state legislature.[2]

Committee assignments

• Families, Children, and Seniors
• Health Policy
• Tax Policy
• Local Government[1]

Electoral history

Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Election, 2016[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Jim Ellison	26,785	59.37	N/A
	Republican	Randy LeVasseur	18,333	40.63	N/A
Majority					N/A
	Democratic hold		Swing

Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Election, 2018[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Jim Ellison	27,961	68.51	N/A
	Republican	Al Gui	12,852	31.49	N/A
Majority					N/A
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "News From Rep. Ellison". 19 December 2016.
2. "Royal Oak's longest-serving mayor heads for state House". Detroit Free Press.
3. "2016 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/08/2016". mielections.us.
4. "2018 Michigan Unofficial General Election Results - 11/06/2018". mielections.us.