Gallop Franklin II is a distinguished member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 8. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been serving in the House since 2022.1
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Franklin has a strong connection to his city of residence. He is married to Chelsea M. Franklin, also from Tallahassee. His parents are Margaret Franklin and Gallop Franklin Sr.
Franklin is a highly educated individual, holding a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. His professional background is diverse, spanning healthcare, real estate, and education. Prior to his political career, he worked as a pharmacist at Publix and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and served as a visiting professor of pharmacy at Florida A&M University.
In his role as a representative, Franklin has been assigned to several committees, including the Education & Employment Committee, Education Quality Subcommittee, Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency & Recovery, Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee, Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, and Insurance & Banking Subcommittee.
Outside of his professional life, Franklin has a variety of recreational interests. He enjoys golf, martial arts, and musical arts. His religious affiliation is nondenominational.
Franklin’s commitment to his district and the state of Florida is evident in his legislative service. His work in the Florida House of Representatives continues to have a significant impact on his constituents and the state as a whole.
