Jim Ellison (Michigan politician)

For other people named James Ellison, see James Ellison (disambiguation).

Jim Ellison
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 26th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2017
Preceded by	Jim Townsend
Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan
In office 2003 – December 31, 2016
Preceded by	William Urich
Succeeded by	Michael Fournier
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jodie
Children	8
Residence	Royal Oak, Michigan

Jim Ellison (born January 1952) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Career

Before joining the Michigan State House, Ellison was the mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan from 2003 until he vacated the office in 2016 to take his seat in the state legislature.

Michigan House of Representatives

Committee assignments

• Families, Children, and Seniors
• Health Policy
• Tax Policy
• Local Government

Electoral history

Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Jim Ellison	26,785	59.37	N/A
	Republican	Randy LeVasseur	18,333	40.63	N/A
Majority					N/A
	Democratic hold		Swing

Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Election, 2018

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Jim Ellison	27,962	68.51	N/A
	Republican	Al Gui	12,853	31.49	N/A
Majority					N/A
	Democratic hold		Swing

Michigan House of Representatives District 26 Election, 2020

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Jim Ellison	33,208	63.66	N/A
	Republican	Chris Meister	18,955	36.34	N/A
Majority					N/A
	Democratic hold		Swing