Greg Wallis | |
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Member of theCalifornia State Assembly from the47th district | |
Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Chad Mayes(redistricted) |
Personal details | |
Born | Gregory Robert Wallis (1990-05-15)May 15, 1990 (age 34) San Jose, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Desiree Wallis |
Education | California Lutheran University |
Gregory Robert Wallis (born May 15, 1990)[1] is an American politician from California serving as a member of theCalifornia State Assembly, representing the 47th district.
Wallis was born on May 15, 1990. He studied political science atCalifornia Lutheran University and became a district director for assemblymemberChad Mayes in 2014.[2] Prior to becoming a district director for Mayes, he worked as an account executive for Mann Communications and as an executive director of the Inland Empire Taxpayer’s Association.[3]
In February 2022, Wallis announced his candidacy for the newly-redrawn47th district after Mayes declined to seek re-election.[4][5] In the primary election, Wallis secured the second position behind DemocraticPalm SpringsCity Councilwoman Christy Holstege, setting up a face-off between them in the general election.[6] In the initial general election results, Holstege held a narrow lead over Wallis, with the two candidates continually exchanging leads with each successive count.[7] By December 12, Holstege had been defeated by Wallis by a margin of 85 votes, choosing to concede the race to Wallis and declining to pursue a recount.[8][9]
In April 2023, Holstege announced that she would be running against Wallis.[10] In the primary election, Wallis placed first ahead of Holstege, setting up a rematch of the 2022 election.[11]
Year | Office | Party | Primary | General | Result | Swing | Ref. | ||||||
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Total | % | P. | Total | % | P. | ||||||||
2022 | California State Assembly | Republican | 37,996 | 34.5% | 2nd | 84,752 | 50.03% | 1st | Won | Gain | [12][13] | ||
2024 | Republican | 58,312 | 48.6% | 1st | TBD | TBD | TBD | [14] |
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