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Candidate for U.S. Senate (special election)

Neil J. Gillespie

No Party Affiliation

Neil J. Gillespie of Ocala is a No Party Affiliation candidate who describes himself as "No Party Neil." He says he is running because of what he sees as a lack of due process in state and federal courts, and his campaign centers on the separation of powers and the First Amendment.

Current or most recent role
Founder and director, Justice Network (advocacy group)
Hometown
Ocala

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says his top priority is restoring checks and balances and the separation of powers in government.[1]
  • Argues that lawyers admitted to practice are officers of the court and should not serve in legislative or executive office.[1]
  • Says he runs without a party, citing George Washington's Farewell Address warnings about political parties.[1]

Background

  • Founder and director, Justice Network[1]
  • Licensed motor vehicle dealer, Pennsylvania (before moving to Florida in 1993)[1]
  • Declared candidate (campaign suspended while he runs for U.S. Senate), President of the United States (2028 election)[2]

Education

  • Associate degree, University of Pennsylvania (1988)[1]
  • B.A., The Evergreen State College (1995)[1]

Where they stand

  • Elections & Democracy
    Says he has filed a complaint alleging fraud in the 2020 presidential election with the Federal Election Commission and the U.S. Supreme Court.[2]
  • Civil Liberties
    Lists freedom of speech and the press, separation of church and state, and redress of grievances including habeas corpus among his priorities.[1]

Voting record

Neil J. Gillespie has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“I am motivated to run for office because of lawfare and lack of due process”

Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, Invalid Date[1]

Sources

  1. Neil Gillespie (Candidate Connection survey and profile), Ballotpedia
  2. Neil J. Gillespie for U.S. Senate, Neil J. Gillespie campaign, October 5, 2026
  3. Candidate Tracking System: Neil J. Gillespie, United States Senator, Florida Division of Elections

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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