Gallop P. Franklin II is an American politician and pharmacist serving as a member of the

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for the

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district. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. Gallop is the son of Margaret Franklin and Gallop Franklin Sr. He is married to Chelsea Matthews Franklin.

Early life and education

Franklin was born and raised in

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. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from

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Career

Prior to entering politics, Franklin worked as a pharmacist at

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and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. He was also a visiting professor of pharmacy at Florida A&M University. Franklin was elected to the

in November 2022.

References

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