Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis

Jim Ellis was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He earned a B. A. in Political Science from the University of California at Davis in 1979. Jim raised his daughter, Jacqueline, alone after his wife died following a tragic car accident. He helped establish the Joan Ellis Victims Assistance Network in Rochester, NH. Jim also is a member of the Northern Virginia Football Officials Association, which officiates high school games throughout the region.
TX-23: Rep. Gonzales’ New Challenges
TX-23: Rep. Gonzales’ New Challenges
March 9, 2023
The 23rd has flipped between the parties four times and had five incumbents during the 16-year period.
Ellis: Texas Data
Ellis: Texas Data
December 16, 2020
Despite predictions of a “blue wave” hitting Texas and putting the state in play for Joe Biden, Republicans once again swept the competitive races.
Ellis: Looking at the House
Ellis: Looking at the House
October 26, 2020
Texas could be the key state in determining whether the Democrats will gain seats.
Ellis: The Trafalgar Effect
Ellis: The Trafalgar Effect
October 14, 2020
Routinely, Trafalgar’s data shows President Trump in better position than most pollsters because they attempt to quantify what is termed the “shy...
Ellis: The Tie Scenario
Ellis: The Tie Scenario
September 22, 2020
How would a tie in the Electoral College be resolved? The answer: in the House of Representatives.
Ellis: A Polling Comparison
Ellis: A Polling Comparison
September 10, 2020
This presidential race is beginning to show some of the same characteristics found in 2016.
Commentary: The Wild Polling Spectrum
Commentary: The Wild Polling Spectrum
July 27, 2020
With the nation in a state of upheaval, we can expect to see further divergence until societal habits begin to normalize.
Commentary: Texas Runoff Tomorrow
Commentary: Texas Runoff Tomorrow
July 13, 2020
Texas' extended runoff election cycle will finally come to a close tomorrow, after being postponed from May 26 due to coronavirus precautions.
Commentary: Another Vacancy
Commentary: Another Vacancy
May 22, 2020
The eventual GOP nominee who emerges from the committee replacement process will have one of the easiest paths into the U.S. House of any new member.
Commentary: A Budding Red Rebound
Commentary: A Budding Red Rebound
May 18, 2020
It is worth analyzing voting patterns as we approach the 2020 election.
Commentary: COVID & Redistricting
Commentary: COVID & Redistricting
April 28, 2020
If the March 31 deadline for the release of new census data is postponed to the summer of 2021, we will see a series of redistricting problems...
Commentary: Early Clues
Commentary: Early Clues
March 31, 2020
The scope of booking this huge amount of television time this early for particular states provides insight into the progressive left’s targeting...