Brandon Dillon | |
|---|---|
 Brandon Dillon | |
| Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party | |
| In office July 11, 2015 – February 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Lon Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Lavora Barnes |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – August 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Dean |
| Succeeded by | David LaGrand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1972 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Grand Rapids Community College Aquinas College, Michigan (BA) Northeastern University (MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Brandon Dillon (born April 27, 1972) is an American politician. He is the former Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Dillon is a graduate of Catholic Central High School (1990), Grand Rapids Community College (1993), and Aquinas College (1996).[3][4][5]
Career[edit]
Dillon was elected Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party in July 2015 after partnering with former Oakland County, Michigan Deputy Clerk Lavora Barnes to run as a team.[6] In 2010, he was a Kent County Commissioner.[5][7][8] From 2011 to 2015, Dillon was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives. As a legislator, Dillon strongly opposed Michigan's Right-to-work law.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Brandon Dillon, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party". Michigan Democratic Party. Archived from the original on 30 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Michigan Democrats elect Barnes leader of state party".
- ^ "Brandon Dillon's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "MIRS News - Biographical Profile - Dillon, Brandon". MIRS News. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Brandon Dillon, Bing Goei race for 75th State House seat draws attention from outside Grand Rapids". MLive.com. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Brandon Dillon elected new Democratic party chairman". Detroit Free Press. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Kent County Commissioner Brandon Dillon to run for state House". MLive.com. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Michigan Democrats pick Dillon as new leader". WZZM 13 News. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ Vande Bunte, Matt (31 December 2013). "Why panel named state Rep. Brandon Dillon one of top Michigan Democrats". MLive.com. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
External links[edit]
Media related to Brandon Dillon at Wikimedia Commons- Profile at Vote Smart
- Legislative website
- Brandon Dillon on Twitter
