Tommy Brann

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Tommy Brann
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives
from the 77th district
In office
January 1, 2017 –December 31, 2022
OccupationRestaurant businessman, politician

Tommy Brann (born December 23, 1951) is an American politician from Michigan. Brann is a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 77.

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Early life

Thomas Michael Brann was born on December 23, 1951. Brann's father is John Brann, a former restaurateur. [1] [2] He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School. He is a third-generation resident of Kent County. He is of Irish Descent.

Career

Brann is the owner of Brann's Steakhouse and Grille. At 19, Brann started his first restaurant business. [3] Brann is the author of Mind Your Own Business. [2] [4] After Michael Moore and Seth Rogen criticized the film American Sniper , Brann banned the two from visiting his restaurants, describing their criticism as "hateful" against the United States Armed Forces and military sniper Chris Kyle, who was portrayed in the film. [5]

Political career

On November 6, 2016, Brann won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 77. Brann defeated Dana Knight. In 2018 and 2020, as an incumbent, Brann won the reelection served House District 77. [2] [3] [6] [1]

On October 10, 2021, Brann co-sponsored House Bill 5444. [7] [8]

Brann supported U.S. Representative Peter Meijer during the District 3 House of Representatives elections in 2022. [9] In the 2022 Michigan Senate election, Brann was defeated by Winnie Brinks in a race form representing Michigan's 29th Senate district. [10] Brann is currently running against State Representative John Fitzgerald in the 2024 Election racing for the 83rd District which spans from Wyoming to Grand Rapids.

Personal life

Brann is married to Sue Brann for 50 years, whom he met through his restaurant, according to his website. He describes himself as an Independent Republican. He is currently running in the 2024 83rd District against John Fitzgerald. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Hicks, Justin P. (November 7, 2018). "Tommy Brann wins re-election in Michigan's 77th District House race". mlive.com. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Representative Tommy Brann's Biography". Vote Smart . Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Tommy Brann, District 77". gophouse.org. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  4. ↑ Kopenkoskey, Paul R. (February 7, 2014). "Brann's book keeps business simple". grbj.com. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Michael Moore and Seth Rogen Banned from Michigan Restaurant for 'American Sniper' Tweets". ABC News. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  6. ↑ Hicks, Justin P. (October 16, 2018). "3 to challenge incumbent for 77th District state House seat". mlive.com. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  7. ↑ "House Bill No. 5444". Michigan Legislature.
  8. ↑ "Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5444". Michigan Legislature.
  9. ↑ Beggin, Riley; Barnes, John (8 August 2022). "Trump-backed Gibbs ousts Meijer in Michigan GOP race for Congress". The Detroit News . Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  10. ↑ "Democrat Winnie Brinks wins second Senate term in Michigan's redrawn 29th District". WGVU NEWS. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
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