Representative Karl E. Gillespie Elected as House Majority Whip in North Carolina House of Representatives

PRESS RELEASE (08-16-2023)
REPRESENTATIVE KARL GILLESPIE

Raleigh, NC – On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Representative Karl E. Gillespie (R-Macon) was elected as House Majority Whip by his esteemed colleagues in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Currently serving in his second term, Representative Gillespie represents the 120th House District, comprising Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and Macon Counties.

"I am deeply grateful and honored to have received the support of my colleagues for House Majority Whip,” stated Rep. Gillespie. “This position reflects their confidence in my abilities as well as signifying the importance of having a voice from far western North Carolina in a leadership role. I remain steadfastly committed to representing my community’s needs and ensuring their concerns are heard at the highest levels of government.”

In addition to his leadership appointment, Representative Gillespie serves on the following committees:

• Chair of the Appropriations-Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources Committee 

• Chair of the Environment Committee 

• Vice-Chair of Agriculture 

• Vice-Chair of Appropriations 

• Vice-Chair of Federal Relations and American-Indian Affairs 

• Vice-Chair of Wildlife Resources 

• Member of Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security