About Jake
Commander Jake Ellzey proudly represents Congressional District 6 in the great state of Texas, encompassing all of Ellis, Navarro, Anderson, Hill, Cherokee, and parts of Tarrant, Dallas, Freestone, and Johnson counties.
As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and Committee on Small Business, Congressman Ellzey has built a stellar reputation of being a premier advocate for veterans, small businesses, and hardworking taxpayers.
Jake’s Story
From the young age of seven, Commander Jake Ellzey knew he wanted to be a fighter pilot after his father took him on his first plane ride.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Commander Jake Ellzey served as a fighter pilot and completed his service as the Air Boss on the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. In his 20 years of service, Commander Jake Ellzey was deployed nine times, including to Afghanistan and Iraq. He served five combat tours, four by air and one by ground with Seal Team 5. He always strove for excellence and was passionate about his mission, receiving two Bronze Stars and eight Air Medals for his service. After retiring from the military, he became a successful local businessman and was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve Texas as Commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission. Today, Commander Ellzey is a commercial airline pilot based out of DFW.
Jake and his wife Shelby are raising their two children on ten acres in Ellis County.
Most Americans look to Texas for the way forward for prosperity and freedom and liberty. Commander Jake Ellzey understands that what happens in Washington D.C. could threaten all of that. Commander Ellzey brings Texas values and a hometown, conservative mindset to Congress.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.