Greg Wallis

American politician

Greg Wallis


Member of the California State Assembly from the 47th district
Incumbent
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
Political party	Republican
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

Electoral history of Josh Lowenthal
Year	Office	Party		Primary			General			Result	Swing		Ref.
Year	Office	Party		Total	%	P.	Total	%	P.	Result	Swing		Ref.
2022	California State Assembly		Republican	37,996	34.5%	2nd	84,752	50.03%	1st	Won		Gain	^[12]^[13]
2024	California State Assembly		Republican	57,640	48.5%	1st	TBD			TBD		TBD	^[14]

Reference

^ 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".