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| birth_place = Grand Rapids, MichiganRepublican Party (United States)>Republican| occupation = Restaurant businessman, politician| father = John Brann| spouse = Sue Brann}}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.

Early life

Thomas Michael Brann was born on December 23, 1951. Brann's father is John Brann, a former restaurateur. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School.

Career

Brann is the owner of Brann's Steakhouse and Grille. At 19, Brann started his first restaurant business. Brann is the author of Mind Your Own Business.WEB,weblink Brann's book keeps business simple, grbj.com, Paul R., Kopenkoskey, February 7, 2014, October 16, 2019, 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.WEB, 27 January 2015, Michael Moore and Seth Rogen Banned from Michigan Restaurant for 'American Sniper' Tweets,weblink 2023-01-25, ABC News, en,

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.WEB,weblink Representative Tommy Brann's Biography, Vote Smart, October 16, 2019, WEB,weblink Tommy Brann, District 77, gophouse.org, October 16, 2019, WEB,weblink 3 to challenge incumbent for 77th District state House seat, Justin P., Hicks, October 16, 2018, mlive.com, October 16, 2019, WEB,weblink Tommy Brann wins re-election in Michigan's 77th District House race, mlive.com, Justin P., Hicks, November 7, 2018, October 16, 2019, On October 10, 2021, Brann co-sponsored House Bill 5444 also known as the "fetal heartbeat protection act."WEB, House Bill No. 5444,weblink Michigan Legislature, WEB, Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5444,weblink Michigan Legislature, Brann disagreed with U.S. Representative Peter Meijer approving of the second impeachment of Donald Trump, though supported Meijer during the District 3 House of Representatives elections in 2022.WEB, Beggin, Riley, Barnes, John, 8 August 2022, Trump-backed Gibbs ousts Meijer in Michigan GOP race for Congress,weblink 2023-01-25, The Detroit News, en-US, In the 2022 Michigan Senate election, Brann was defeated by Winnie Brinks in a race form representing Michigan's 29th Senate district.WEB, 2022-11-09, Democrat Winnie Brinks wins second Senate term in Michigan’s redrawn 29th District,weblink 2023-01-25, WGVU NEWS, en,

Personal life

Brann is married to Sue Brann and they live in Wyoming, Michigan.

See also

• 2016 Michigan House of Representatives election
• 2018 Michigan House of Representatives election

References

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External links

• Tommy Brann at ballotpedia.org
• Grand Rapids Chamber Podcast (Season 2, Episode 8: Representative Tommy Brann)
• Tommy Brann at wktvjournal.org

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