Gregory R. Ball (born September 16, 1977) is an American politician, business executive, former active duty Air Force officer and member of the New York State Senate. He is a resident of Carmel, New York.
Beginning his political career in 2005, he defeated incumbent Willis Stephens in a primary in September 2006, running on a platform of reforming the legislature in Albany. In the State Senate, he serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Veterans and Homeland Security.
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