Patrick Gillespie

Patrick Gillespie was born in Huntington, West Virginia, graduated from Huntington High School and attended Marshall University.¹ His professional life has included technical writing and work in aviation and manufacturing.² In discussing voter identification, he recalls his grandfather using census records because he did not have a birth certificate.³

His listed employers include Boeing, BAE Systems, American Airlines and Flextronics International.² His public biography also lists past service as vice president of an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local.¹ He previously ran for the 33rd District in 2022 and 2024, losing both elections.¹

Gillespie's campaign promises quick responses to constituent inquiries, regular town halls and surveys to hear from residents.³ He calls for balancing the federal budget, enforcing immigration laws and limiting government to powers specified in the Constitution.³²

He opposes abortion and supports parental choice in education, gun ownership and government photo identification for voting.² His energy proposals favor replacing coal generation with natural gas, and he opposes Chinese purchases of land near military bases.³ He faces Democrat Colin Allred, with Michelle Craig also certified as a declared write in candidate.⁴⁵