Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 8th district
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by
John Hostettler
Succeeded by
Larry Bucshon
Sheriff of Vanderburgh County
In office January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by
Ray Hamner
Succeeded by
Eric Williams
Personal details
Born
(1958-09-11) September 11, 1958 (age 65) Jasper, Indiana, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Shannon Ellsworth
Children
1
Alma mater
University of Southern Indiana Indiana State University
John Bradley Ellsworth[1] (born September 11, 1958) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. In 2010, he was the Democratic candidate for a seat in the United States Senate, but he was defeated by Dan Coats, a former Senator, by 55% to 40%.
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