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Quick Facts
Personal Details

John C. Ellison (b. 1953) is a Republican member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 33. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. As of the 2015 legislative session, Ellison serves as Speaker Pro Tempore.

Ellison's professional experience includes working as an electrical contractor.

Education

  • Graduated, Elko High School

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Elko High School
  • Owner, Ellison Electric, present
  • Served, United States Marine Corps

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Elko High School
  • Owner, Ellison Electric, present
  • Served, United States Marine Corps
  • Deputy Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly, 2019-present
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 33, 2010-present
  • Chair, Elko Fourth of July Celebration
  • Participant, Federal Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program, United States Department of the Interior
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 33, 2018, 2020
  • Minority Whip Rural, Nevada State Assembly, 2017-2018
  • Speaker Pro Tempore, Nevada State Assembly, 2015-2016
  • President, Elko County Board of Commissioners, 2002-2010
  • Former Member, Elko City Council, 1993-2001

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Commerce and Labor Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Former Member, Taxation Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Government Affairs Committee

Member, Growth and Infrastructure Committee

Member, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Elko High School
  • Owner, Ellison Electric, present
  • Served, United States Marine Corps
  • Deputy Minority Floor Leader, Nevada State Assembly, 2019-present
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 33, 2010-present
  • Chair, Elko Fourth of July Celebration
  • Participant, Federal Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program, United States Department of the Interior
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 33, 2018, 2020
  • Minority Whip Rural, Nevada State Assembly, 2017-2018
  • Speaker Pro Tempore, Nevada State Assembly, 2015-2016
  • President, Elko County Board of Commissioners, 2002-2010
  • Former Member, Elko City Council, 1993-2001
  • Member, Crop Assistance Program, Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, present
  • Member, Elko City Planning Commission, present
  • Board Liaison, Elko County Senior Activity Programs Board, present
  • Member, Elko Lions Club, present
  • Member, Elko Rotary Club, present
  • Member, Fire Science Academy Task Force, present
  • Member, John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
  • Member, Public Lands–Clean Water Act Committee, National Association of Counties, present
  • Vice Chair, Public Lands Steering Committee, present
  • Member, Former President, Audit Committee, Nevada Association of Counties, present; 2007
  • Former Member, Blue Ribbon Task Force to Evaluate Nevada Department of Transportation Long Range Projects
  • Co-Chair, Elko Veterans Day Parade
  • Member, Board of Trustees of the Fund for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, 2009-2010
  • Member, State Contractors’ Board, 2008-2010

Other Info

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Names of Grandchildren:

Garrett, Brennen, Josalynne, Ryeland, A.J., Shaena, Allison, Henrik

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