There are 34 article(s) tagged John Gillespie:

• November 2020

  • Gillespie narrowly defeats Salinas for District 97 seat

    In a close race, John Gillespie, a political newcomer, narrowly defeats Democratic challenger Gabby Salinas in the state House District 97 race. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 03, 2020

• October 2020

  • Key races set to shape Shelby legislative delegation

    Few House races statewide are expected to see turnover in the Nov. 3 election, but Shelby County has a handful of seats that could shift.

    By Sam Stockard October 11, 2020

• September 2020

  • Gillespie, Salinas spar over refugee rights endorsement

    Democrat Gabby Salinas and Republican John Gillespie are getting feisty over an endorsement she received from the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, hinting at a lively race this fall for an open House seat.

    By Sam Stockard September 18, 2020

• August 2020

  • Gillespie, Salinas will vie for state House District 97 seat

    A showdown is brewing for the state House District 97 seat between Republican John Gillespie and Gabby Salinas, who narrowly lost a state Senate race in 2018.

    By Sam Stockard August 07, 2020

• July 2020

  • Leatherwood, Mills clash in Republican primary for House District 99

    The race pits state Rep. Tom Leatherwood, who his says his experience is needed to help steer Tennessee, against challenger Lee Mills, a former Republican Party chairman who calls his opponent a “career politician.”

    By Sam Stockard July 20, 2020

• February 2020

  • Coley backs Gillespie in House District 97 Republican race

    Republican state Rep. Jim Coley, who is leaving the state House after seven terms, is endorsing John Gillespie in the race to replace him in House District 97.

    By Sam Stockard February 21, 2020

• December 2019

  • Weise, Gillespie separated by vouchers as House District 97 race takes off

    House District 97 Republican candidates Brandon Weise and John Gillespie are taking different stands on education vouchers, with Weise opposing them and Gillespie declining to say exactly where he stands on the governor’s initiative.

    By Sam Stockard December 09, 2019

  • Democrat Salinas, Republican Weise to enter House District 97 race

    The race to replace Republican state Rep. Jim Coley in House District 97 is shaping up with a Democrat and another Republican joining the fray.

    By Sam Stockard December 07, 2019

• June 2019

  • Republican Gillespie will seek District 97 House seat in 2020

    Shelby Countian John Gillespie will run in the Republican primary for the House District 97 seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Coley in 2020.

    By Sam Stockard June 13, 2019