Greg Wallis

Greg Wallis is a Republican member of the California State Assembly representing the 47th District, which covers portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire region. ^[1,3] A third-generation Californian who studied political science at California Lutheran University, ^[1,2] Wallis served on the Palm Desert City Council before winning his Assembly seat in 2022. ^[1] With a 44% CFC Biblical Values Scorecard rating, Wallis occupies a mixed position relative to the California Family Council's priorities — showing willingness to break with the progressive majority on some family policy issues while diverging from CFC's positions on others. As a Republican in a competitive swing district, his pragmatic approach has yielded a voting record that partially aligns with CFC's framework on limited government and fiscal responsibility (Chapter 11), while not consistently reflecting CFC's positions on all core social policy issues including the sanctity of life and parental rights.

Wallis assumed office on December 5, 2022, after defeating Palm Springs City Councilwoman Christy Holstege by a razor-thin margin of eighty-five votes in what became one of the tightest legislative contests in state history. ^[1,2] He won a rematch against Holstege in the 2024 general election, this time by a more comfortable margin. ^[1] He is a member of the California Problem Solvers Caucus ^[2] and currently serves on the Budget, Economic Development and Household Impact, Governmental Organization, and Utilities and Energy committees, as well as vice chair of the Insurance Committee. ^[1,3] He also sits on select committees addressing climate innovation, housing affordability, and higher education. ^[1]

Born on May 15, 1990, Wallis grew up as a third-generation Californian and studied political science at California Lutheran University. ^[1,2] He began his career in communications as an account executive at Mann Communications before moving into public policy, serving as executive director of the Inland Empire Taxpayers' Association. ^[2] In 2014, he became a district director for then-Assemblymember Chad Mayes, giving him hands-on experience in constituent services and legislative operations in the desert communities he would later represent. ^[2,5] During his formative years, he volunteered as a youth sports coach and took on leadership roles within his local church. ^[5]

Wallis has positioned himself as a pragmatic Republican in a competitive swing district, focusing on issues with broad appeal: improving education, strengthening public safety, and making California more affordable for middle-class families. ^[1,5] His 44% CFC Biblical Values Scorecard rating reflects this mixed record — higher than most Democrats but lower than most Republican colleagues, indicating a legislator who sometimes votes with CFC on family-centered policy but has not consistently aligned with CFC's framework on all core issues. CFC's framework recognizes that legislators in competitive districts face unique pressures, and notes that scores may be driven partly by partisan dynamics rather than personal convictions. Wallis's engagement on environmental stewardship alongside his conservative economic priorities. ^[6] While his membership in the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus signals a willingness to work across the aisle, his emphasis on reducing the cost of living, supporting education improvement, and empowering families aligns with the California Family Council's broader commitment to family-centered policy and fiscal responsibility.

Wallis lives in Bermuda Dunes with his wife, Desiree. ^[2,5] He has said he was motivated to run for office after watching too many friends and family members leave California due to rising crime, struggling schools, and the high cost of living. ^[5]