Karl Gillespie

Overview

Office: Representative

Party: Republican

District Number: 120

Terms: 3

Occupation: Communications Contractor/Farmer

Hometown: Franklin

Home County: Macon

Contact

Assistant: Andrew Bailey

Office Number: 1227

karl.gillespie@ncleg.gov
https://votekarl.com
Leadership
House Chairmanships:
  • Agriculture and Environment
  • Appropriations – Agriculture, Natural, and Economic Resources
House Vice Chairmanships:
  • Appropriations
  • House Select Committee on Helene Recovery
House Committee Assignments:
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery
  • Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
  • Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
  • Health
  • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  • Wildlife Resources
Fundraising

Total Raised During 2022 Cycle: $107,346

Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions: $18,422

Top PAC Donors By Industry:
  • Agriculture: 61%
  • Public Employees/Labor: 14%
  • Energy: 9%

Individual Contributions: $88,924

Key Support
Endorsements:
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • NC Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
  • North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
Ratings:
  • NC Chamber Jobs Champion
  • NRA Rating A
  • NC Values A+
  • League of Conservation Voters Rating 17
District Data
Geography
Counties:
  • Cherokee
  • Clay
  • Graham
  • Macon
Major Cities:
  • Andrews
  • Franklin
  • Highlands
  • Murphy
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