Stan Ellis
- Assembly: 2025-present
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Bio
Stan Ellis, 72, is an inventor and business owner. He won the Assembly seat vacated by Vince Fong, who ran for Congress, with a decisive primary victory in March.
Ellis started several small businesses in Kern County related to agriculture and oil, such as one that minimizes waste from oil refineries. He also founded a quantum physics lab that aims to advance cybersecurity in the U.S., and developed a device that uses radiation to combat COVID-19, which is expected to enter the market next year, according to his campaign website. Ellis is a member of the Cal State University, Bakersfield Engineering Advisory Board.
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