Jim Gregory (politician)
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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] |
Jim Gregory is an American politician. A Republican, he represents the 80th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ a b c d "James Gregory (Pennsylvania)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "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.
