Jim Ellison for Governor

Practical leadership. Independent vision. Real results.

I’m Jim Ellison. I served as one of your NMPRC commissioners in 2023 and 2024, where I consistently advocated for the ratepayer and acted in the public interest. I live in the Albuquerque area with my wife and two children. I’m originally from coastal Georgia, and have been living in New Mexico for twenty years.

Who I am:

A former NMPRC commissioner with a proven record of advocating in the public interest
A pragmatic problem-solver who will improve how our state government serves New Mexicans
A political outsider who brings a fresh perspective on how our state government should work — with the courage to implement change

Education

Bachelors degrees in Political Science and Physics, Clemson University
Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering, as well as in Technology and Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Masters degree in Business Management, Stanford University

Other Achievements

Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder

Languages

French, Russian, and Japanese