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.
Another One

Another One

The Farenthold departure means there are now 42 open or vacant seats in the House for the subsequent election, 28 of which are Republican held.

Barton Retirement Creates Opening In CD6

The Open Seat Map

Witnessing six new retirement announcements since the end of October, the open seat contingent has significantly changed during the last month.

Hensarling Retirement: Open Seat Effect

Action Breaking in Texas

Texas has sported very few competitive congressional races in recent year; 2018 promises to be different.

Cruz Down?

Cruz Down?

New Texas Lyceum “poll” doesn’t say what the media wants it to say.