Renee Ellmers
Renee Ellmers | |
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Official portrait, 2014 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Etheridge |
| Succeeded by | George Holding |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Renee Louise Jacisin February 9, 1964 Ironwood, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brent Ellmers |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Oakland University (BS) |
| Website | ReneeEllmers.com |
Renee Louise Ellmers (née Jacisin; born February 9, 1964) is an American registered nurse and politician who was the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2017. She is a member of the Republican Party. Ellmers defeated seven-term Democratic incumbent Bob Etheridge in 2010 by 1,489 votes, confirmed after a recount. In the 2016 Republican primary, Ellmers was defeated by fellow U.S. Representative George Holding. She ran unsuccessfully in the 2022 election in North Carolina's 13th congressional district, finishing fifth in the primary field.