Jim Gregory

Political career Gregory was elected to represent the 80th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018. 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).

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. He went on to beat Democrat Kim Capenos with 80% of the vote in the November general election.

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. 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%, leading Gregory to retire from electoral politics in December of 2024 once his term ended.

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