Michael Ellis (American politician)
| Michael G. Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin State Senate President | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Risser |
| Succeeded by | Mary Lazich |
| In office January 3, 2011 – July 17, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Risser |
| Succeeded by | Fred Risser |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office 1983–2015 |
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| Succeeded by | Roger Roth |
| Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1971–1983 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | February 21, 1941 Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sandy Ellis |
| Residence | Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Profession | Legislator, farmer, teacher |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism[citation needed] |
Michael G. "Mike" Ellis (born February 21, 1941) is an American politician. He served in the Wisconsin Senate from 1983 until 2015.
Background
Ellis attended Neenah High School and earned a B.S. in secondary education at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (1965). He has served in the State Senate since 1982 and has represented the 19th District since 1998. He has been President of the Senate since 2011. He was previously a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1970 through 1980. Ellis also served on the Neenah Common Council from 1969 until 1975.[1]
Politics
In April 2014, Ellis announced he would not run for re-election in 2014,[2] two days after the release of a video where Ellis was shown "discussing the creation of an illegal political action committee to attack his [Democratic] challenger".[3][4]
References
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- ↑ 'Senate President Mike Ellis announces he wouldn't seek re-election,' Wisconsin State Journal, Matthew DeFour, April 12, 2014
- ↑ http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/ellis-drops-out-of-senate-race-b99245893z1-254907211.html Mike Ellis drops out of state Senate race
- ↑ http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/secret-recording-gops-mike-ellis-talked-of-illegal-fundraising-b99244443z1-254597101.html GOP's Mike Ellis caught on recording talking of illegal fundraising
External links
- Senator Michael Ellis at the Wisconsin State Legislature
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- 19th Senate District, Senator Ellis in the Wisconsin Blue Book (2005–2006)
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