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State House District 8
Primary election
Florida State House District 8, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026
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What is Gallop Franklin running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 8
- Incumbent
- Yes
Gallop P. Franklin II is a pharmacist and politician serving in the Florida House of Representatives for District 8 since 2022 [1.3]. Born in Tallahassee, he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University and an MBA from Cornell University. He has worked as a clinical pharmacist at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and as a visiting professor at Florida A&M. Franklin is a member of the Democratic Party and currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida.
Where does Gallop Franklin stand on the issues?
Gallop Franklin has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Economic Development & Growth
SupportsFranklin identifies poverty as District 8's biggest issue and supports investing in economic development - infrastructure, transportation, small-business growth, business recruitment and job-skills education - to address it.
“Focusing on investing in economic development would be the first step to working with community members to find sustainable solutions.”
gallopfranklin.orgAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsFranklin supports making healthcare affordable for every family.
“As a pharmacist, Gallop will fight to make healthcare affordable for every family in Gadsden and Leon Counties.”
gallopfranklin.orgAs of August 2026
Jobs & Job Creation
SupportsFranklin supports creating jobs with better wages so working families keep more of what they earn.
“Gallop work hard everyday to make sure the hard working familes of Gadsden and Leon keep the money they earn.”
gallopfranklin.orgAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsFranklin supports fully funding Gadsden and Leon County schools and investing in students.
“Gallop will make sure we invest in our kids by fully funding schools.”
gallopfranklin.orgAs of August 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
SupportsFranklin supports protecting state employee benefits and fighting for competitive pay for state workers.
“he is committed to protecting state employee benefits, and fighting for competitive pay.”
gallopfranklin.orgAs of August 2026
Taxes
SupportsFranklin supports lowering taxes and cutting the cost of living for hardworking families.
“Gallop will work to lower taxes and to cut costs of living for hardworking families.”
gallopfranklin.orgAs of August 2026
Education
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