What Other Elected Officials Are Saying

I am running for NC House 120th district that includes Clay, Cherokee, Graham and Macon Counties.

Serving in the NC House would be an honor, I will do by best to represent the interests of all the citizens in the far western counties of NC.

I am a fifth-generation Maconian and am very proud to be from Western North Carolina.

What Other Elected Officials Are Saying

Rep. Karl Gillespie is a man of integrity who knows his community and fights for them in Raleigh. Drawing on his real-life experience as a cattle farmer, he’s improving lives for working people across the state. I’m glad to stand with him as he defends our conservative values and helps our state grow stronger.
Ted Budd

Senator

Karl Gillespie has been a dedicated colleague as a legislator. He always provides great insight and has been great to work with since assuming his current role as the Majority Whip. He works hard for his constituency and maintains a professional and efficient office here in Raleigh.
Representative Brian Biggs

NC Rep District 70, New Member Whip. Chairman House Select Committee on Educations Reform

I have had the privilege to serve with Representative Karl Gillespie since with we both came to the Legislature in 2021 and have proudly watched him move quickly from a Freshman into a leadership position. He is a knowledgeable yet unassuming common-sense conservative and natural leader who has become a strong voice for his District and garnered respect from both sides of the aisle. I am honored to serve with him and to call him my friend!
Dudley Green

NC District 85, Chairman Appropriations, Justice and Public Safety

Karl is a valued member of the General Assembly and friend. He is constantly working to improve life for not only the citizens he represents but all the people of NC. He studies the complex issues we are often trying to resolve and ask the hard questions. He has the highest integrity and we trust his opinions and ideas. We are all fortunate to have him as a colleague.
Donnie Lambeth

NC District 75, Senior Appropriations Chairman

Karl Gillespie is one of the finest House members in the state of N.C. I can attest firsthand that his constituent service is second to none and his work has brought millions in State dollars to our district. Karl is a friend and a champion for far Western NC.
Kevin Corbin

NC Senate District 50, Chairman Appropriations on Health and Human Services, Chairman Health Care

I admire Karl Gillespie because of his unwavering conservative principles, his fighting spirit, and he always puts the people of his district first. All this while he maintains cheerfulness, a great sense of humor, and a boyish charm. It comes as no surprise to me that Karl is quickly rising to become a leader of the NC House. He personifies characteristics that others are eager to follow.
Chuck Edwards

Congressman

Karl Gillespie is a true public servant. He is dedicated to the work that he does in Raleigh and he approaches the job in a professional manner. It has been a pleasure to serve with him and I am proud to call him a friend.
Jon Hardister

NC District 59, Chairman Educations-Universities, Chairman Appropriations-Education.

Representative Gillespie shares genuine compassion and concern for the well-being of each of his constituents. He listens to their concerns, he understands their struggles, and he works tirelessly to address them in Raleigh. As we look ahead to the future, we need leaders Like Rep Gillespie who will continue to fight for growth, progress, and opportunity for all.
Brenden Jones

NC District 46, Deputy Majority Leader. Appropriations Chairman, Transportation Chairman

Representative Gillespie is one of the most respected and influential legislators in the state House. In only his second term he was chosen as the House Whip.
Steve Tyson

NC District 3, Chairman Transportation, Chairman Finance

Representative Gillespie, your support for projects such as Murphy’s water and sewer projects and the performance stage has been pivotal. Your commitment to Murphy and western NC is truly appreciated.
Tim Radford

Mayor Murphy

It has been an absolute honor to serve with Rep. Gillespie. He is a man of principle who is a true fighter for western North Carolina. Karl has been a leader in the NC House since day one. As whip, he has done an incredible job of getting conservative legislation into law. I am proud to call him a colleague and friend.
Representative Jack Johnson

NC House Deputy Majority Whip

Representative Karl Gillespie is a model elected official and public servant that proposes thoughtful and meaningful legislation to not only help his constituents but also our great state. He gives thorough consideration to each and every vote he casts. As the Majority Whip, he’s a member of the NC House leadership team and leads by example with incredible integrity and honesty. The good folks in District 120 and the citizens of North Carolina are very fortunate to have Representative Karl Gillespie serving in Raleigh.
John Bradford

NC District 98, Senior Chairman Finance, Chairman Alcoholic Beverage Control

Karl is committed to improving the lives of people in Western North Carolina and also regarded as an expert in the legislature on issues regarding agriculture. He works hard every day for the people of this state and we are fortunate to have him as a member of the House of Representatives.
Tim Moore

NC District 111, Speaker of the NC House of Representatives

Rep. Karl Gillespie is a servant leader. Never in pursuit of the spotlight, he is pleased to work in any capacity and with all who are interested in order to advance opportunities for our citizens to live better and more meaningful lives. I am honored to call him a colleague and a friend.
Kristin Baker

NC District 82, Chair Appropriations, Health and Human Services, Chair Health

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