16 Facts About Vincent Gregory

Vincent "Vince" Gregory was an American law enforcement officer and politician who served as a member of the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2019.

Vincent Gregory served as a deputy in the Wayne County Sheriff's Department for 30 years, and was the Democratic nominee for Oakland County Sheriff in 2020.

Vincent Gregory, who is African American, was born on July 20,1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Laurence and Dorothy Vincent Gregory.

Vincent Gregory was the second eldest of five children, and had three brothers, Laurence, Timothy, and Delbert, and a sister, Patricia.

Vincent Gregory attended Dundee High School in Dundee, Michigan, in Monroe County.

Vincent Gregory was shipped to Vietnam in November 1968, where he would serve until November 1969.

In 1973, Vincent Gregory joined the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, where he attained the rank of Corporal and then Detective.

Vincent Gregory ran for president of the Union in 1993, won, and served as president until 2000.

In 2005, Vincent Gregory returned to Madonna University to complete his schooling that was interrupted by his service in Vietnam.

Vincent Gregory graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in May 2006.

In 1998, Vincent Gregory ran for a seat on the Oakland County Commission.

Vincent Gregory won and served as Commissioner for the 21st district, which included northeast Southfield, Lathrup Village, and Berkley.

In 2008, Vincent Gregory announced his candidacy for the 35th State House district, vacated by fellow Democrat Paul Condino, who was term limited.

Vincent Gregory received 41,017 votes, more than any other candidate for the State House of Representatives in Michigan.

In 2013, Vincent Gregory announced his candidacy for USCongress from Michigan's 14th congressional district, but withdrew from the race in April 2014.

Vincent Gregory was a candidate for Oakland County Sheriff in the 2020 general election.