Johnny Ellis

Johnny Ellis (born March 13, 1960) is a former Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, serving from 1992 to 2017. He was previously a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1986 through 1992.

Johnny Ellis
Majority Leader of the Alaska Senate
In office January 19, 2009 – January 18, 2011
Preceded by	Gary Stevens
Succeeded by	Kevin Meyer
Member of the Alaska Senate from the I district
In office January 15, 2013 – January 14, 2017
Preceded by	Redistricted
Succeeded by	Tom Begich
Member of the Alaska Senate from the L district
In office January 20, 2003 – January 15, 2013
Preceded by	Randy Phillips
Succeeded by	Redistricted
Member of the Alaska Senate from the H district
In office January 11, 1993 – January 20, 2003
Preceded by	Pat Pourchot
Succeeded by	Scott Ogan
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 12B district
In office January 19, 1987 – January 11, 1993
Preceded by	Donald Clocksin
Succeeded by	Constituency abolished
Personal details
Born	(1960-03-13) March 13, 1960 Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Alaska, Anchorage Claremont McKenna College

He has been a resident of Anchorage, Alaska since 1975. Senator Ellis is an Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America). After graduating from Bartlett High School (Anchorage, Alaska) in 1978, he attended the University of Alaska Anchorage for one year, followed by 3 years at Claremont McKenna College, where he received a B.A. (with honors) in 1982.

In 2016, Ellis spoke publicly about his health issues, including battles with prostate cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Ellis also came out as gay.[1]