Greg Wallis

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Greg Wallis
Official portrait, 2023
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 47th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded byChad Mayes (redistricted)
Personal details
BornGregory Robert Wallis
(1990-05-15) May 15, 1990 (age 35)
San Jose, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseDesiree Wallis
EducationCalifornia Lutheran University

Gregory Robert Wallis (born May 15, 1990)[1] is an 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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2022 California State Assembly 47th district election[12][13]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christy Holstege 51,169 46.5
Republican Greg Wallis 37,996 34.5
Republican Gary Michaels 12,716 11.5
Democratic Jamie Swain 8,200 7.4
Total votes 110,081 100.0
General election
Republican Greg Wallis 84,752 50.03
Democratic Christy Holstege 84,667 49.97
Total votes 169,419 100.0
Republican gain from Independent
2024 California State Assembly 47th district election[14][15]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Greg Wallis (incumbent) 58,312 48.6
Democratic Christy Holstege 55,677 46.4
Democratic Jamie Swain 6,115 5.1
Total votes 120,104 100.0
General election
Republican Greg Wallis (incumbent) 119,072 51.2
Democratic Christy Holstege 113,538 48.8
Total votes 232,610 100.0
Republican hold

References

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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). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  15. ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
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