Jim Gregory (politician)

Jim Gregory is an American politician. A Republican, he represents the 80th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Jim Gregory
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 80th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2018[1]
Preceded byJudy Ward
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLynn[2]
Children2[2]
Alma materOhio 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
2018 Republican primary election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Gregory 4,521 52.5%
Republican Christopher Creek 4,096 47.5%
2018 general election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Gregory 17,889 74.4%
Democratic Laura Burke 6,164 25.6%

References
  1. "James Gregory (Pennsylvania)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  2. "Jim Gregory's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  3. Scolforo, Mark; Schultz, Brooke. "Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes". SeattlePI. Associated Press. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. "House Member Committee Assignments". legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
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