Jim Gregory is an American politician. A

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, he represents the 80th district in the

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. On January 3, 2023, Gregory nominated

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for

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, making him the first

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Speaker in Pennsylvania. Prior to his political career he was a sportscaster for

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broadcasting from

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Political career

Gregory was elected to represent the 80th district in the

in 2018. He sits on the following committees: * Aging & Older Adult Services (Secretary) * Human Services (Secretary) * Labor & Industry * Local Government * Tourism & Recreational Development

Electoral record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gregory, Jim Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians Living people Year of birth missing (living people)