Gallop Franklin Explained

Gallop Franklin
Birth Place:	Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
State House:	Florida
District:	8th
Term Start:	November 8, 2022
Predecessor:	Ramon Alexander
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Florida A&M University (PharmD)

Gallop P. Franklin II is an American politician and pharmacist serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 8th district. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. Gallop is the son of Margaret Franklin and Gallop Franklin Sr. He is married to Chelsea Matthews Franklin.

Early life and education

Franklin was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Franklin worked as a pharmacist at Publix and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. He was also a visiting professor of pharmacy at Florida A&M University. Franklin was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2022.^{[2] [3]}

References

1. Web site: Wood . Tristan . 2022-05-13 . Gallop Franklin first to file in HD 8 race after Ramon Alexander drops out . 2022-12-06 . . en-US.
2. Web site: Call . James . Gallop Franklin's landslide victory in House District 8 is local Democrats' lone state win . 2022-12-06 . Tallahassee Democrat . en-US.
3. Web site: Gallop Franklin . 2022-12-06 . Ballotpedia . en.