Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey was born in Potter County, Texas, in 1970.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Naval Academy in 1992.[2] Ellzey served in the United States Navy from 1992 to 2012.[1] His career experience included working as a civilian contractor, as a commercial airline pilot, and as a commissioner for the Texas Veterans Commission.[3][4] In 2021, Ellzey was a member of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

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Ellzey’s campaign website stated the following:

DEFEND THE 2ND AMENDMENT

I’m a proud gun owner and lifetime member of the NRA. I spent 20 years serving our nation abroad to keep American families safe and the last thing I want is for them to be defenseless at home.

The new administration and their leftist allies have already shown themselves time and time attack to be radically anti-gun. The way to stop crime is NOT by taking away your right to protect yourself. I oppose any and all federal regulations on the right to keep and bear arms. I will be a relentless and unapologetic defender of our 2nd Amendment.

PROTECT THE RIGHT TO LIFE

Every life is a precious gift from God. As a father and a Christian, I 100% support the right to life as the first and most vital right.

The current administration is stripping federal protections from unborn babies across the board, including the controversial Mexico City policy, which prohibited US dollars from being used to fund abortions overseas. They’ve also made it clear they intend to attack the Hyde Amendment, which has blocked federal Medicaid funding for abortion since 1976.

We NEED strong representation in Washington that will stand for the right to life and stand against attacks on the unborn and all innocent life in our nation.

SECURE OUR BORDER

Biden and his dangerous open border policies have created one of the worst humanitarian crises in our nation’s history. There can be no solution to the generations long problem of illegal immigration without a completely secure border. We must complete the wall and gain complete control over who enters our country to stop human trafficking, put an end to drug violence, and keep our families safe.

PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS

Your property is just that—yours. Washington sometimes forgets that. As your next Congressman, I will stand for the rights of Texans to keep, manage, and use their own property. Pet projects like the proposed high-speed rail are made by out-of-touch politicians who have forgotten whose land it really is.

We must remind Washington that what’s not theirs is NOT theirs.

STOP JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS

With the current administration threatening draconian “protections,” we need someone who will stand up for us and our families against Washington cronies. Many regulations are touted as environmental or workers’ protections are cover for big-business and special interests looking to get an edge in the market.

We must stop the job-killing red tape that hurts small businesses while helping special interests. Get government out of the way of job growth and let our economy thrive.

IMPROVE & PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATION

Our schools should be places to equip the next generation of leaders, not run social experiments on our children. As a father with two children in public school, I’m committed to making sure our public schools are as strong and as well-equipped to tackle the tough job of teaching our kids.

Here in Texas, we have some of the best teachers in the world. I want to see them supported and given the resources they need to help our kids succeed. We must stop the efforts at forcing teachers to comply with radical indoctrination and get the focus back on education.

I am completely behind our teachers, students, and parents. I am running for Congress to work for them in Washington.

HELP OUR ECONOMY RECOVER

Our economy was booming under President Trump and we can’t let the new administration sabotage that in the name of their liberal agenda. We MUST stand for the free market and stand against efforts to impose socialism. We must let businesses get back to business without government interference and allow honest Americans to make an honest living.

We must stop apologizing for American excellence and instead encourage export and trade of American goods to bolster the global economy. A rising tide lifts all ships and a strong economy is good for Americans as well as our global partners.

STAND UP FOR VETERANS & POLICE

Those who service us at home and abroad deserve our support. I have nothing but respect for those who choose to dedicate their lives to service in uniform. I was honored to work alongside many fine men and women over my 20 years in the Navy and I have never forgotten what it takes to make the decision to serve. The personal, physical, and other sacrifices that must be made in order to serve in our law enforcement and armed forces can’t be summed up.

Whether they serve behind a badge or with an F-22 in Afghanistan, those who put their lives on the line to defend us are owed a debt of gratitude we can never repay. I will always stand with our military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement, and I will stand against any and all attacks against them.

CUT TAXES

Anyone who has ever run a business or even balanced a household checkbook knows this simple rule—DON’T SPEND MORE THAN YOU HAVE. It’s time Americans stopped footing the bill for Washington’s tax-and-spend policies.

We need to prioritize cutting wasteful spending and stopping tax increases. For too long, Washington has passed bloated budgets and gotten away with it. We need to make Washington spend less instead of charging taxpayers more.

STAND FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY

Elections are the cornerstone of our republic and the liberty of our nation. Texas has some of the most secure elections in the world, but even one case of voter fraud is one too many and other states have not held themselves to our standard of excellence.

I will stand against voter fraud and efforts to subvert the sanctity of our electoral process. This is not a partisan issue, this is a commonsense issue. Our votes must be cast, collected, and counted in a way that is 100% secure and accurate.

STAND WITH ISRAEL

Israel has been our strongest supporter and constant ally in the fight against terrorism. As a trade, defense, and global partner, Israel has strengthened American interests on all fronts. We can’t turn our back on them now.

As your next Congressman, I will stand with our Israeli allies and work to uphold President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the official capital. America must stand with Israel.

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—Jake Ellzey’s campaign website (2021)[9]

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Ellzey’s campaign website stated the following:

IMPROVING BORDER SECURITY

Border security is essential to national security. To stop the invasion of illegal immigration, we need to build a wall where able, and enforceable choke points patrolled by manpower and reconnaissance air assets. By taking these long overdue actions, we can better fight the drug trade, and eliminate the horrific reality of human trafficking -- the exploitation of women and children.

STOPPING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

The fact is the Constitution requires the federal government to protect our states from invasion, and 40,000 apprehensions at the border in one month is an invasion. It’s time we stop chain migration and only issue merit-based green cards for foreign-born individuals who will contribute to the well being of our country. And we need to do more to welcome our legal immigrants and assist them as they assimilate.

IMPROVING OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE

After eight years of neglect by the Obama administration, the ability of our military to guarantee our national defense has been compromised. As a result, potential adversaries have become more aggressive and belligerent. It’s time we reinvest in our military, provide our warriors with the tools they need to protect our country and no longer enter in armed conflicts unless we are willing to use our full force to ensure our victory instead of getting bogged down in drawn out conflicts.

TAKING BETTER CARE OF OUR VETERANS

We ask our military men and women to risk their lives for our country. Yet our federal government ignores the sacrifice of our veterans by providing subpar services and unconscionable delays in care at our Veterans Affairs facilities. With my experience as a Commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission, I will lead efforts to overhaul the VA and bring together the VFW, American Legion, IAVA and other veteran service organizations to ensure the best care and benefit services are provided to our warriors. I also want immediate changes in Department of Defense policies to ensure that no active duty or reserve military member will be discharged until their disability rating process is complete.

ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS

I plan to lead by example by serving no more than 5 terms in the US House. The fact is elected leaders from both parties have no interest in giving up high paying jobs and expensive perks. Only by finally passing term limit legislation can we start bringing new blood and fresh ideas to Washington.

CONTINUE TO REFORM OUR TAX CODE

The Trump tax cuts are a good start, but more work is needed. I will insist on a complete review of our tax code – that means ending the most egregious taxes that impact working families and looking for additional tax cuts that spur new spending on innovation, research and job creation. Ultimately, I would like to see our country move to a simpler and fairer flat tax.

REDUCE GOVERNMENT SPENDING

My goal is to pass a balanced budget amendment. Until then, I would like to see every level of the federal government utilize similar process driven reviews of how they spend our tax dollars. Such reviews have a track record of success. The national debt is a threat to national securtiy and to the future of our children and grandchildren. By rooting out wasteful spending, we can make sure our tax dollars are better used to improve the quality life for all Americans – especially those in need.

DECREASE THE ROLE OF UNELECTED BUREAUCRATS

It’s one of the biggest yet most ignored problems in Washington – the negative impact of unelected bureaucrats who don't answer to a constituency. Only congress can make laws and levy taxes and currently, unelected bureaucrats are doing both, and it is a threat to our liberty. I will push for a full review of every governmental agency to find and remove unnecessary positions that are driving up our federal budget. This review would also look closely at the power of government employees to determine if they overstep their intended role.[8]

—Jake Ellzey’s campaign website (2018)[10]

Ellzey's campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]

As a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, I swore an oath to defend our Constitution from foreign enemies. Now I want to go to Austin to defend Texas from an ever-encroaching federal government that is ignoring the Constitution to micro-manage the states.

I will be a conservative voice for House District 10, fighting federal overreach, defending our 2nd Amendment rights, securing our border, and advocating for fiscally conservative budgets.

Our border is under siege from cartels and gangs smuggling people, weapons and drugs into our cities. I will support a border “surge” operation to rid our state of criminal, cross-border activity.

I support restricting the growth in spending to population growth and inflation, and returning a portion of the state’s Rainy Day Fund to taxpayers in the form of a tax cut. The state shouldn’t hold on to more than $10 billion in excess revenue – it’s your money and you should get it back.

I will be your voice against activist federal agencies, like the EPA, that want to shut down industry and kill local jobs.

As a veteran of several tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, I feel a special calling to help those who served our nation bravely, and returned home with the scars of war. I believe disabled vets should be exempt from property taxes in proportion to their disability. They’ve already paid a great price with their service to our country and the loss of their health.

We live in the greatest state in the union, where free enterprise and freedom flourish. I will defend our values, and fight for our future as I have done for the last 20 years.