Karl Gillespie
American politician from North Carolina
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Karl Ellis Gillespie is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who has represented the 120th district (including all of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and Macon counties) since 2021.[3][4] Gillespie previously served on the Macon County board of commissioners from 2016 to 2020.
Preceded byKevin Corbin
Preceded byKevin Corbin
Succeeded byJosh Young
BornKarl Ellis Gillespie
September 6, 1962
September 6, 1962
Karl Gillespie | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 120th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Corbin |
| Member of the Macon County Board of Commissioners from the 2nd district | |
| In office December 5, 2016[1] – December 7, 2020[2] | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Corbin |
| Succeeded by | Josh Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl Ellis Gillespie September 6, 1962 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | Official website |
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl Gillespie | 3,181 | 56.51% | |
| Republican | Ron Haven | 2,448 | 43.49% | |
| Total votes | 5,629 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl Gillespie | 10,623 | 62.32% | |
| Democratic | Charlie Leatherman | 6,424 | 37.68% | |
| Total votes | 17,047 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl Gillespie | 34,933 | 74.19% | |
| Democratic | Susan Landis | 12,155 | 25.81% | |
| Total votes | 47,088 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Committee assignments
2021-2022 session
- Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs (Vice chair)
- Agriculture
- Wildlife Resources Committee (Vice chair)
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Education