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Greg Wallis
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 47th district
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded byChad Mayes (redistricted)
Personal details
Born
Gregory Robert Wallis

(1990-05-15) May 15, 1990 (age 34)
San Jose, California
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDesiree Wallis
EducationCalifornia Lutheran University

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.

Early life and education

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Wallis 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

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In 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

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Electoral history of Josh Lowenthal
Year Office Party Primary General Result Swing Ref.
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

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  1. ^ Parker, Sue (March 2023). "The Assembly List of MEMBERS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND THE RULES" (PDF). California State Assembly.
  2. ^ Coutler, Tom (February 1, 2022). "Greg Wallis, staff member for Chad Mayes, will run as Republican for Assembly District 47". The Desert Sun.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Reyes, Jesus (February 1, 2022). "Greg Wallis announces candidacy for 47th Assembly District". KESQ-TV.
  5. ^ Horseman, Jeff (February 1, 2022). "Republican Greg Wallis kicks off Inland Assembly campaign". The Press-Enterprise.
  6. ^ Coutler, Tom (June 8, 2022). "Assembly District 47: Holstege has comfortable lead as top finisher, Wallis in second". The Desert Sun.
  7. ^ Letoi, Talialaina (November 16, 2022). "Greg Wallis takes narrow lead over Christy Holstege in race for State Assembly District 47". NBC.
  8. ^ Horseman, Jeff (December 12, 2022). "Short 85 votes, Christy Holstege concedes in 47th Assembly District race". The Press-Enterprise.
  9. ^ Bollag, Sophia (December 13, 2022). "Two of the closest legislative races in California history are finally over. Here's who won". San Francisco Chronicle.
  10. ^ Horseman, Jeff (April 25, 2023). "After losing by 85 votes, Christy Holstege to run again for state Assembly". The Press-Enterprise.
  11. ^ Albani-Burgio, Paul (March 6, 2024). "California election results: Wallis, Holstege on track for rematch of 2022 nailbiter". The Desert Sun.
  12. ^ "Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Tuesday March 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary Election - Unofficial Election Results".
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