Who is Neil J. Gillespie?

Gillespie is an Ocala resident and blogger who founded Justice Network, a legal-reform advocacy site, and formerly ran a car business. He has never held public office; he ran for Ocala mayor in 2025 and filed a federal committee for president in 2025. He qualified for this special election as a no-party candidate. His campaign blog calls him a 'working class capitalist' running against the two-party system, and focuses on keeping lawyers out of the legislative and executive branches, national health coverage, and free speech.

Who's Funding This Campaign

Federal Election Commission filings for the 2026 cycle, through July 29, 2026. That is the most recent full report the FEC requires — anything raised since is not public yet. The October Quarterly report covers through September 30, 2026 and is due October 15, 2026.

Raised

$12,297

Spent

$11,460

Cash on hand

$837

Source: Federal Election Commission. Figures cover the 2026 cycle only and are rounded to whole dollars. Principal committee: Neil J Gillespie for US Senate.

Frequently Asked

Who is Neil J. Gillespie?: Neil J. Gillespie is a 2026 No Party Affiliation candidate for U.S. Senate, Statewide.
What office is Neil J. Gillespie running for?: Neil J. Gillespie is running for U.S. Senate, Statewide. Filed: March 12, 2026.
How can I learn more about Neil J. Gillespie's positions?: Neil J. Gillespie's campaign positions are still being gathered. Check the campaign website for the latest.

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