Greg Wallis Explained

Greg Wallis
State Assembly:California
District:47th
Term Start:December 7, 2022
Predecessor:Chad Mayes (redistricted)
Party:Republican
Birth Name:Gregory Robert Wallis
Birth Date:15 May 1990
Birth Place:San Jose, California
Spouse:Desiree Wallis
Education:California 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

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

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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OfficePartyPrimaryGeneralResultSwing.
Total%.Total%.
2022California State AssemblyRepublican37,99634.5%2nd84,75250.03%1stGain[12] [13]
2024Republican58,31248.6%1stTBD

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Assembly List of MEMBERS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND THE RULES. California State Assembly. March 2023. Parker, Sue.
  2. Web site: Greg Wallis, staff member for Chad Mayes, will run as Republican for Assembly District 47. February 1, 2022. The Desert Sun. Coutler, Tom.
  3. Web site: Candidate Q&A: It’s Democrat Christy Holstege vs. Republican Greg Wallis in California’s New Assembly District 47 . Coachella Valley Independent. Fitzgerald, Kevin. August 21, 2022.
  4. Web site: Greg Wallis announces candidacy for 47th Assembly District . February 1, 2022. Reyes, Jesus. KESQ-TV.
  5. Web site: Republican Greg Wallis kicks off Inland Assembly campaign . February 1, 2022. Horseman, Jeff. The Press-Enterprise.
  6. Web site: Assembly District 47: Holstege has comfortable lead as top finisher, Wallis in second. June 8, 2022. Coutler, Tom. The Desert Sun.
  7. Web site: Greg Wallis takes narrow lead over Christy Holstege in race for State Assembly District 47. Letoi, Talialaina. November 16, 2022. NBC.
  8. Web site: Short 85 votes, Christy Holstege concedes in 47th Assembly District race . The Press-Enterprise. December 12, 2022. Horseman, Jeff.
  9. Web site: Two of the closest legislative races in California history are finally over. Here’s who won. December 13, 2022. San Francisco Chronicle. Bollag, Sophia.
  10. Web site: After losing by 85 votes, Christy Holstege to run again for state Assembly . April 25, 2023. Horseman, Jeff. The Press-Enterprise.
  11. Web site: California election results: Wallis, Holstege on track for rematch of 2022 nailbiter. The Desert Sun. March 6, 2024. Albani-Burgio, Paul.
  12. Web site: Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022 . California Secretary of State . July 16, 2022.
  13. Web site: General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly . California Secretary of State . December 17, 2022.

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