Jim Gregory (politician)
Jim Gregory is an American politician. A Republican, he represents the 80th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jim Gregory | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2018[1] | |
| Preceded by | Judy Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lynn[2] |
| Children | 2[2] |
| Alma mater | Ohio University[2] |
On January 3, 2023, Gregory nominated Mark Rozzi for Speaker of the House, making him the first Independent Speaker in Pennsylvania.[3][4]
Prior to his political career he was a sportscaster for WTAJ-TV broadcasting from Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Political career
Gregory was elected to represent the 80th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018.[1] He sits on the following committees:[5]
- Aging & Older Adult Services (Secretary)
- Human Services (Secretary)
- Labor & Industry
- Local Government
- Tourism & Recreational Development
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Gregory | 4,521 | 52.5% | |
| Republican | Christopher Creek | 4,096 | 47.5% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Gregory | 17,889 | 74.4% | |
| Democratic | Laura Burke | 6,164 | 25.6% | |
References
- "James Gregory (Pennsylvania)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "Jim Gregory's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- Scolforo, Mark; Schultz, Brooke. "Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes". SeattlePI. Associated Press. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- Seidman, Andrew; McGoldrick, Gillian. "Mark Rozzi, a Democrat-turned-independent, is now speaker of the Pa. House after a surprise vote". MSN. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- "House Member Committee Assignments". legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
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