Patrick
David Gillespie
Republican nominee for U.S. House TX-33 in 2026; previously ran for the same seat in 2022 and 2024
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Background
Patrick David Gillespie is the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 33 (Texas) in the November 3, 2026 general election. The FEC classifies the seat as open, and iVoterGuide lists no political offices held by Gillespie. He previously ran as the Republican nominee for the same district in 2024 and also ran in 2022, but neither candidacy resulted in election. 1105
According to his candidate biography, Gillespie was born in Huntington, West Virginia, graduated from Huntington High School, and attended Marshall University. He describes his career as including technical-writing roles at Boeing (19.5 years), BAE Systems (8 years), American Airlines (10 years), and Flextronics International (1 year), as well as a former vice presidency of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 2768. 618
At the time of his candidacy, his biography states he works for UPS Supply Chain Solutions in its international division, preparing shipment-entry documents for U.S. Customs, and also lists work with Verify Corporation. These are biographical claims as presented in campaign and voter-guide sources and have not been independently confirmed. 185
Gillespie's campaign focuses on issues for Texas's 33rd Congressional District, which covers parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He maintains a campaign website at patrickgillespie4congress33.com. No official social media accounts were identified in the sources reviewed. 9610
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 33, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- patrickgillespie4congress33.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Date unknownfilingGillespie listed as Republican opponent to Democrat Colin Allred in TX-33 general election
The Lone Star Project lists Gillespie as the Republican general-election opponent to Democrat Colin Allred in Texas' 33rd District. No ballot certification date is provided.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Date unknownnewsPatrick David Gillespie wins Republican runoff over John Sims in Texas' 33rd District
Gillespie defeated fellow first-time candidate John Sims in the Republican runoff to become the GOP nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District. No runoff date or vote totals were provided by the source.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Date unknownnewsGillespie described as first-time candidate and customs broker for UPS Supply Chain Solutions
A campaign profile notes Gillespie works as a customs broker for UPS Supply Chain Solutions and is making his first run for office. The Lone Star Project also assessed that he 'has not developed significant name recognition.' No date is attached to this profile.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Community Insight | Patrick Gillespie 4 Congress 33(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [3] Patrick David Gillespie(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026