Patrick David Gillespie
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- Occupation
- Works in the international division of UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Background
- Originally from Huntington, West Virginia; attended Marshall University. source: branch.vote
- Previously a technical writer; has worked at Boeing, BAE Systems, American Airlines and Flextronics International. source: branch.vote
- Ran for the District 33 seat in 2022 and 2024. source: branch.vote
- Won the 2026 Republican primary runoff for District 33. source: spectrumlocalnews.com
In their own words
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- No income tax on wages; free enterprise without government subsidies source: branch.vote
- Long prison sentences without parole for gang members; tougher charges for fentanyl dealers source: branch.vote
- School choice and eliminating the U.S. Department of Education source: branch.vote
- Require government-issued photo ID to vote source: branch.vote
- Reduce immigration and bar foreign purchases of land near military bases source: branch.vote
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