Gregory Robert Wallis (born May 15, 1990) is an American politician from California serving as a member of the

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, representing the 47th district.

Early life and education

Wallis was born on May 15, 1990. He studied political science at

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and became a district director for assemblymember

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in 2014. 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.

Political career

In February 2022, Wallis announced his candidacy for the newly-redrawn 47th district after Mayes declined to seek re-election. In the primary election, Wallis secured the second position behind Democratic

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woman Christy Holstege, setting up a face-off between them in the general election. In the initial general election results, Holstege held a narrow lead over Wallis, with the two candidates continually exchanging leads with each successive count. 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. In April 2023, Holstege announced that she would be running against Wallis. In the primary election, Wallis placed first ahead of Holstege, setting up a rematch of the 2022 election.

Electoral history

Reference

External links

Official Website

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