Brad Ellsworth

Brad Ellsworth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 8th district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byJohn Hostettler
Succeeded byLarry Bucshon
Sheriff of Vanderburgh County
In office
January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2007
Preceded byRay Hamner
Succeeded byEric Williams
Personal details
Born (1958-09-11) September 11, 1958 (age 66)
Jasper, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseShannon Ellsworth
Children1
Alma materUniversity 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%.

  1. ^ "2007 Financial Disclosure Statement" (PDF). The Washington Post. 2007-05-07.