Jim Gregory (politician)
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Jim Gregory
|image=File:Jim Gregory.jpg
| state_house = Pennsylvania
| district = 80th
| term_start = December 1, 2018{{cite web |title=James Gregory (Pennsylvania) |url=https://ballotpedia.org/James_Gregory_(Pennsylvania) |website=Ballotpedia |accessdate=17 April 2020}}
| preceded = Judy Ward
| party = Republican
| alma_mater = Ohio University
}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Scolforo |first1=Mark |last2=Schultz |first2=Brooke |title=Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Democrat-voted-Pennsylvania-speaker-foiling-GOP-17692923.php |website=SeattlePI |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=4 January 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Seidman |first1=Andrew |last2=McGoldrick |first2=Gillian |title=Mark Rozzi, a Democrat-turned-independent, is now speaker of the Pa. House after a surprise vote |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mark-rozzi-a-democrat-turned-independent-is-now-speaker-of-the-pa-house-after-a-surprise-vote/ar-AA15Wn91 |website=MSN |publisher=The Philadelphia Inquirer |access-date=4 January 2023}}
Prior to his political career he was a sportscaster for WTAJ-TV broadcasting from
Political career
Gregory was elected to represent the 80th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018. He sits on the following committees:{{cite web |title=House Member Committee Assignments |url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/representatives_ca.cfm |website=legis.state.pa.us |accessdate=17 April 2020}}
- Aging & Older Adult Services (Secretary)
- Human Services (Secretary)
- Labor & Industry
- Local Government
- Tourism & Recreational Development
In 2020, Rep. Jim Gregory faced no competition in either the Republican primary or general election. On December 1, 2020, Rep. Gregory announced his intention to eliminate Act 77 (Mail-in voting).https://www.pahousegop.com/News/18679/Latest-News/Gregory-Seeks-to-Repeal-Mail-in-Voting-
Due to his vote on Act 77, Republican State Committeewoman Patricia Haight mounted a challenge in the Republican primary in 2022. Gregory easily bested Haight, winning over 3/4 of the vote.https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2022/05/gregory-easily-takes-nomination/ He went on to beat Democrat Kim Capenos with 80% of the vote in the November general election.https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2022/11/gregory-set-to-win-third-term/
In 2024, following Gregory's surprise nomination and subsequent vote for Mark Rozzi for Speaker, former WRTA radio announcer and County Commissioner candidate Scott Barger announced his candidacy for the 80th district.https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2024/01/barger-eyes-80th-district-seat/ The race generated notable interest from interest groups such as the Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania, with hundreds of thousands of dollars pouring into the safely Republican district. In the April primary, Scott Barger beat Jim Gregory by roughly 10%,https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2024/04/barger-takes-lead-in-80th-gregory-concedes-race/ leading Gregory to retire from electoral politics in December of 2024 once his term ended.
Electoral record
{{Election box begin no change|title=2018 Republican primary election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=4,521|percentage=52.5%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Christopher Creek|votes=4,096|percentage=47.5%}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change|title=2018 general election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=17,889|percentage=74.4%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Laura Burke|votes=6,164|percentage=25.6%}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change|title=2020 Republican primary election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=10,422|percentage=100%}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change|title=2020 general election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=30,950|percentage=100%}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change|title=2022 Republican primary election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=9,638
|percentage=78.5%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Patricia Haight|votes=2,625|percentage=21.5%}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change|title=2022 general election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=22,764|percentage=80.9%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Kimberly Capenos|votes=5,367|percentage=19.1%}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change|title=2024 Republican primary election: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 80}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Scott Barger|votes=5,945|percentage=54%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jim Gregory|votes=5,056|percentage=46%}}
{{Election box end}}
References
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Category:21st-century members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly