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Jake
Ellzey

Republican incumbent Jake Ellzey represents Texas's 6th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Jake Ellzey is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Texas's 6th Congressional District, currently in his third term in Congress. Born in Perryton, Texas, and raised on the LZ family ranch, he graduated from Perryton High School in 1988 and earned a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1992. 1/)5

Before entering politics, Ellzey served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, then worked as a military contractor in Afghanistan, a small-business owner, a commercial airline pilot, and a commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission. 1/)5

Ellzey was elected to the Texas State Legislature as a State Representative for District 10 in 2020, taking office in January 2021. He won a special election to the U.S. House for Texas's 6th District in 2021 and has been reelected since. 1/)20

Ellzey is certified as the Republican candidate for U.S. Representative, District 6 in the November 3, 2026 general election. 17

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 6th Congressional District
Website
ellzeyfortexas.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Fort Worth Report outlines Ellzey's campaign priorities and redistricting context ahead of November general

    The Fort Worth Report noted that Ellzey's website lists priorities including Second Amendment rights, anti-abortion laws, border security, private-property rights, and tax cuts. The article also noted the district's boundaries changed in Republican-led redistricting ahead of the midterms, with the general election set for November 3, 2026.

    3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Ellzey raised ~$4.6M, spent ~$3.3M, and held ~$2.5M cash on hand through June 30, 2026

    Campaign finance figures reported by the Fort Worth Report show Ellzey raised approximately $4.6 million, spent nearly $3.3 million, and had almost $2.5 million cash on hand for the period beginning January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

    3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 21
    endorsement
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Rep. Jake Ellzey for reelection in TX-06

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Ellzey for reelection, citing his work on pro-growth policies and his service on the House Appropriations Committee.

    U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jake Ellzey for Texas' Sixth District · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 17
    news
    Ellzey says he will write in Jim Wright rather than vote for GOP nominee Bo French in TX Railroad Commission race

    In coverage of the Texas Railroad Commission contest, Ellzey said he would not support Republican nominee Bo French and planned to write in incumbent Jim Wright. 'Candidates have to earn the vote no matter which party you're in,' Ellzey said. 'He hasn't earned mine. I'll be writing in Jim Wright.' This concerned a separate Texas race, not his own congressional contest.

    Karl Rove says he'll vote for Democrat, calling Bo French ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 28
    filing
    Ellzey certified as Republican candidate for TX U.S. House District 6 on November general-election ballot

    A candidate-list record attributed to the Texas Secretary of State's November general-election certification lists Ellzey as the Republican candidate for U.S. House District 6.

    Jake Ellzey (R) — U.S. Representative, TX-06 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Mar 1
    filing
    Ellzey wins Republican primary for TX-06, defeating James Buford and Brian Stahl

    Jake Ellzey won the March 2026 Republican primary in Texas' 6th Congressional District, defeating challengers James Buford and Brian Stahl. Democrat Danny Minton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.

    3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • AIPAC PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Greg Abbott, Texas Governor official
    Listed as an endorser on an iVoterGuide profile updated October 11, 2026; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Combat Veterans for Congress PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Medical Association PAC (TEXPAC) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • SEAL PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Alliance for Life PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Ranger PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • With Honor Fund II organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Rick Perry, former Texas Governor official
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Ellzey profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Ellzey profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement of Ellzey for Texas's Sixth Congressional District. uschamber.com · Sep 21, 2026
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organization
    Endorsed Ellzey as part of a broader announcement of pro-small business candidates. nfib.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • Donald Trump, President of the United States official
    Trump posted on Truth Social: "Jake Ellzey has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." presidency.ucsb.edu · Feb 16, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.66M
Spent
$3.27M
Cash on hand
$2.48M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8TX06266(opens in a new tab)

Sources 16

  1. [1] Border Security - United States Congressman Jake Ellzey(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] 3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Economy & Jobs(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] National Security - United States Congressman Jake Ellzey(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - J. K. "Jake ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.6 candidate - Jake Ellzey(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Energy - United States Congressman Jake Ellzey(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  8. [8] Jake Ellzey (R) — U.S. Representative, TX-06 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jake Ellzey for Texas' Sixth District(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  10. [10] Karl Rove says he'll vote for Democrat, calling Bo French ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  12. [12] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Representative 6 candidate - Jake Ellzey(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  13. [13] Congressman Jake Ellzey Votes to Strengthen Election Integrity with ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 17, 2026
  14. [14] Truth Social Posts of February 16, 2026 | The American Presidency ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026
  15. [15] Ellzey: House Republicans Deliver, Move Nation Away from ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
  16. [16] Issues - Jake Ellzey for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 29, 2024
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