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Michael Gargiulo

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Michael Gargiulo
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Georgia, 2014

Personal
Birthplace
Atlanta, Ga.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Finance
Contact

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Michael Gargiulo (Republican Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 9. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Gargiulo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Gargiulo is from Atlanta, Georgia. His career experience includes working in finance and as a CEO at VPN.com. Gargiulo earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 2014.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 9

Incumbent Nikki Merritt defeated Michael Gargiulo in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 9 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Nikki Merritt
Nikki Merritt (D) Candidate Connection
 
60.0
 
52,451
Image of Michael Gargiulo
Michael Gargiulo (R) Candidate Connection
 
40.0
 
35,036

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 87,487
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 9

Incumbent Nikki Merritt advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 9 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Nikki Merritt
Nikki Merritt Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
9,206

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 9,206
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 9

Michael Gargiulo advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 9 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Gargiulo
Michael Gargiulo Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
5,085

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,085
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Gargiulo signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michael Gargiulo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gargiulo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm a Gwinnett native and have lived here for 32 years. I went to Brookwood High School and graduated from UGA with degree in Finance and Risk Management. I've been the CEO of VPN.com for the past 7 years. I attend Free Chapel Church, where I'm a dedicated member of the School of Discipleship and I'm deeply involved in my community, volunteering my time with organizations like Future Business Leaders of America and serving as Chief of Staff for Senator Colton Moore. I believe in more freedom, lower taxes, and less crime. I stand for the Pledge and support law enforcement.
  • Secure the Border
  • Lower Property and Income Taxes
  • Public School Reform & Safety
I'm passionate about education reform, safer schools, and tax relief. Additionally, I prioritize protecting religious liberties and constitutional freedoms.
God, my dad, and entrepreneurs and servant leaders making a difference for freedom like Elon Musk and George Washington.
Transparency
Open minded, fair, faithful, firm, and entrepreneurial at heart.
Transparency, Represent All Citizens, Support Freedom on Every Vote
A legacy of more freedom, prosperity, and security for others.
Exactly as outlined in the Constitution. A separate branch of power.
Increasing taxes, increasing crime in schools, increasing traffic, inflation and soaring costs to fix roads, and bloated government.
if you have experience promoting freedom, this is excellent. A long history in government usually is not a great sign.
Yes, it helps letting others know where you stand even if you do not agree. While I am not there to make friends, I do believe relationships are important as Gwinnett is one of the most diverse districts in the state.
Theodor Roosevelt, Ronald Regan
Not sure, right now just focused on representing our people better in Gwinnett.
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" -- Ronald Regan
Yes, but the legislature should have the ability to cancel such powers. Open ended emergency powers have hurt Georgia on multiple occasions.
Senator Colton Moore
Public Safety, Natural Resources, Interstate Cooperation
The more transparent an agency, department or government can be the better.

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Campaign finance summary

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Michael Gargiulo campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Georgia State Senate District 9Lost general$43,419 $34,364
Grand total$43,419 $34,364
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 27, 2024


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