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Patrick Gillespie OppScore Rating: +4.24

Patrick Gillespie (Republican, Texas district 33), candidate for U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +4.24. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Patrick Gillespie is the Republican nominee for Texas's 33rd congressional district in the 2026 election. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, and working as a technical writer in Texas, he previously ran for the seat in 2024. He is defined politically by his commitment to strict originalist adherence to the Constitution and limited government.

Patrick Gillespie rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Running For: U.S. House
• State: Texas
• District: 33
• OppScore: +4.24 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 34 of 44 scored questions

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