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Gallop Franklin
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 8th district |
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| Assumed office November 8, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Ramon Alexander |
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| Born | Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Florida A&M University (PharmD) |
Gallop P. Franklin II is an American politician and a pharmacist. He represents District 8 in the Florida House of Representatives. This district covers part of the Big Bend area in Florida.
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Early Life and Education
Gallop Franklin grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He studied at Florida A&M University. There, he earned a special degree called a Doctor of Pharmacy. This degree allows him to work as a pharmacist.
College Leadership and Public Service
While at Florida A&M University, Gallop Franklin helped many students. He was elected president of the Student Government Association twice. He focused on helping students who found college costs too high.
Franklin also served on the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees. He was also president of the Florida Student Association. This role allowed him to be part of the Florida Board of Governors. This group oversees all state universities in Florida. He was the first student from Florida A&M to serve on this board.
In 2010, Florida Governor Charlie Crist chose Franklin for a special program. It was called the Gubernatorial Fellowship Program. Later, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson nominated him for another program. This was the Open World Leadership Program. Through this program, Franklin visited Russia. He helped promote understanding between American and Eurasian universities.
Serving in the Florida House of Representatives
Gallop Franklin was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2022. As a state representative, he works to improve life for Floridians.
He has helped create new laws. These laws aim to improve health care for people in Florida. He also worked to get state money for local projects. These projects help education, health, and public safety in Gadsden and Leon counties.
Important Laws Sponsored by Franklin
In the Florida Legislature, Franklin helped pass important laws. Governor Ron DeSantis signed these into law.
- House Bill 159 (2024): This law helps reduce HIV cases in Florida. It allows pharmacists to work with doctors. Pharmacists can now give certain medicines (HIV-PEP) to adults exposed to HIV. They can also screen adults for HIV exposure. This helps people get quick care and advice.
- House Bill 935 (2024): This law helps people get home health services. It allows Medicaid to pay for these services. This includes visits from nurses and home health aides. It also covers needed medical equipment. This makes it easier for people to get care at home.
Professional Career as a Pharmacist
Gallop Franklin is a Clinical Pharmacist. This means he works directly with patients and doctors. He has experience in many areas of pharmacy. This includes helping patients with cancer or those in the emergency room. He has worked at places like Publix Supermarkets and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. He has also been a visiting professor at Florida A&M University.
Personal Life
Gallop Franklin is married to Chelsea Matthews.
Election Results
Gallop Franklin won his first election to the Florida House of Representatives on November 8, 2022. He received 71% of the votes. He was re-elected on November 5, 2024, winning with 72.2% of the votes.
