Chanel Branch
Chanel Branch | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
Assumed office January 28, 2020 Serving with Talmadge Branch (D), Stephanie M. Smith (D) | |
Preceded by | Cheryl Glenn |
Personal details | |
Born | Chanel A. Branch February 6, 1980 |
Political party | Democratic |
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Chanel Branch (born February 6, 1980) is an American politician who represents the 45th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1] Gov. Larry Hogan appointed Branch to replace Cheryl Glenn after Glenn resigned and pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges.[2]
Background[]
In July 2017, Branch's son was murdered in Baltimore City. She lobbied, alongside her father, Delegate Talmadge Branch, for stricter sentences for handgun violations and for $3.6 million to expand Safe Streets, an anti-violence initiative.[3]
In the Legislature[]
Branch was sworn in as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 28, 2020. She was assigned to the House Ways and Means committee and is member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
References[]
- ^ "Chanel A. Branch, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Richman, Talia (January 28, 2020). "Gov. Hogan appoints Chanel Branch of Baltimore to replace Cheryl Glenn in Maryland House". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Richman, Talia (January 14, 2020). "Chanel Branch nominated to replace Baltimore Del. Cheryl Glenn in Maryland House after corruption scandal". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
External links[]
- "Members - Delegate Chanel A. Branch". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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- Maryland politician stubs
- 1980 births
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American politicians
- Living people
- Maryland Democrats
- Members of the Maryland House of Delegates
- Women state legislators in Maryland