Tommy Gregory
Tommy Gregory
FL-16 Republican nominee?
$192.9K
AUG 19, 2026
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age54 years old (Jan 11, 1972)
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsTommy Gregory is a Republican attorney and former member of the Florida House of Representatives, serving from November 6, 2018 to June 30, 2024. A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, he served as a judge advocate and prosecutor before entering state politics. He earned a B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. He became president of the State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota on July 1, 2024.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports rebuilding the economy and job creation, reducing national debt, and policies to help small businesses recover; has backed pro-business reforms aimed at reducing costs on consumers and businesses. Emphasizes fiscal restraint and measures to improve Florida’s business competitiveness.
Healthcare
As a Florida state representative, Tommy Gregory sponsored and led legislation (notably HB 837) that narrowed liability for medical-related damages and supported measures favored by business and insurance groups; his legislative actions prioritized reducing litigation costs and modifying how medical expenses are calculated in civil suits. His record shows engagement with Medicaid policy implementation and managed-care contracting issues primarily through a regulatory/insurance-liability lens rather than proposals to expand public coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border enforcement, stating the U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border. Positions emphasize increased physical security rather than pathways or expanded asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restricting abortion access through measures such as parental-consent requirements and limits on later abortions (e.g., sponsoring a ‘‘pain-capable’’/20-week prohibition).
Climate & Energy
Tommy Gregory has participated on energy-related legislative committees and supported measures that enable renewable projects such as floating solar arrays, while serving as a Republican state representative. Public record shows activity on Energy & Utilities-related work but no evidence of support for aggressive emissions targets or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
As chair of the Florida House Judiciary Committee, Tommy Gregory advanced and oversaw committee passage of multiple bills that ease firearm restrictions (including measures to clarify/shorten waiting periods and lower the minimum purchase age for certain firearms). His committee work has supported legislation favored by pro-gun groups and that restores/expands gun purchase access for younger adults.
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