Gregory Robert Wallis (born May 15, 1990)[1] is American politician from California serving as a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 47th district.
Greg Wallis | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Chad Mayes (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Robert Wallis May 15, 1990 San Jose, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Desiree Wallis |
| Education | California Lutheran University |
Early life and education
editWallis was born on May 15, 1990. He studied political science at California Lutheran University and became a district director for assemblymember Chad 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]
Political career
editIn February 2022, Wallis announced his candidacy for the newly-redrawn 47th district after Mayes declined to seek re-election.[4][5] In the primary election, Wallis secured the second position behind Democratic Palm Springs City 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]
Electoral history
edit| 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] | |||||
Reference
edit- ^ Parker, Sue (March 2023). "The Assembly List of MEMBERS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND THE RULES" (PDF). California State Assembly.
- ^ Coutler, Tom (February 1, 2022). "Greg Wallis, staff member for Chad Mayes, will run as Republican for Assembly District 47". The Desert Sun.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Kevin (August 21, 2022). "Candidate Q&A: It's Democrat Christy Holstege vs. Republican Greg Wallis in California's New Assembly District 47". Coachella Valley Independent.
- ^ Reyes, Jesus (February 1, 2022). "Greg Wallis announces candidacy for 47th Assembly District". KESQ-TV.
- ^ Horseman, Jeff (February 1, 2022). "Republican Greg Wallis kicks off Inland Assembly campaign". The Press-Enterprise.
- ^ Coutler, Tom (June 8, 2022). "Assembly District 47: Holstege has comfortable lead as top finisher, Wallis in second". The Desert Sun.
- ^ Letoi, Talialaina (November 16, 2022). "Greg Wallis takes narrow lead over Christy Holstege in race for State Assembly District 47". NBC.
- ^ Horseman, Jeff (December 12, 2022). "Short 85 votes, Christy Holstege concedes in 47th Assembly District race". The Press-Enterprise.
- ^ Bollag, Sophia (December 13, 2022). "Two of the closest legislative races in California history are finally over. Here's who won". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Horseman, Jeff (April 25, 2023). "After losing by 85 votes, Christy Holstege to run again for state Assembly". The Press-Enterprise.
- ^ Albani-Burgio, Paul (March 6, 2024). "California election results: Wallis, Holstege on track for rematch of 2022 nailbiter". The Desert Sun.
- ^ "Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ^ "Tuesday March 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary Election - Unofficial Election Results".
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