Johnny Ellis
Johnny Ellis (born March 13, 1960) is a former Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, serving from 1992 to 2017. He was previously a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1986 through 1992.
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| Majority Leader of the Alaska Senate | |
| In office January 19, 2009 – January 18, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Meyer |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the I district | |
| In office January 15, 2013 – January 14, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Tom Begich |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the L district | |
| In office January 20, 2003 – January 15, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the H district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 20, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Pourchot |
| Succeeded by | Scott Ogan |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 12B district | |
| In office January 19, 1987 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Clocksin |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1960 Springfield, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska, Anchorage Claremont McKenna College |
He has been a resident of Anchorage, Alaska since 1975. Senator Ellis is an Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America). After graduating from Bartlett High School (Anchorage, Alaska) in 1978, he attended the University of Alaska Anchorage for one year, followed by 3 years at Claremont McKenna College, where he received a B.A. (with honors) in 1982.
In 2016, Ellis spoke publicly about his health issues, including battles with prostate cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Ellis also came out as gay.[1]
References
- Wohlforth, Charles (17 November 2016). "Sen. Johnny Ellis sacrificed his private life for public service". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Senator Johnny Ellis official AK Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Johnny Ellis (AK) profile
- Follow the Money - Johnny Ellis
- Johnny Ellis at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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| Preceded by Robin Taylor |
Dean of the Alaska Senate 2003–2017 |
Succeeded by Lyman Hoffman |
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