Brad Ellsworth | |
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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 | Jasper, Indiana, U.S. | September 11, 1958
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%.