Biography
Justin Gillespie is the Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, District 47, where he faces Republican incumbent Frank Ginn in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, his campaign listed living wages and fair tax policies, affordable health care with expanded rural access, and labor standards and workplace safety as its main messages.[3]
Gillespie was the only candidate on the Democratic primary ballot for District 47 on May 19, 2026, and received 14,693 votes.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, his campaign described a platform built on inclusivity, financial stability for families and expanded access to quality health care, and said he would fight for protections and resources for local farmers.[3]
Gillespie said in the survey that the policy areas he cares most about are local agriculture, public education and tax policy that makes life more affordable for families.[3]
- 1.Justin Gillespie - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Georgia State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Justin Gillespie - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia Senate District 47
Justin Gillespie is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia Senate District 47 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
