Brandon Dillon (born April 27, 1972) is an American politician. He is the former Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.[1][2]

Brandon Dillon
Brandon Dillon
Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party
In office
July 11, 2015 – February 2, 2019
Preceded byLon Johnson
Succeeded byLavora Barnes
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – August 3, 2015
Preceded byRobert Dean
Succeeded byDavid LaGrand
Personal details
Born (1972-04-27) April 27, 1972 (age 52)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationGrand Rapids Community College
Aquinas College, Michigan (BA)
Northeastern University (MA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

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Dillon is a graduate of Catholic Central High School (1990), Grand Rapids Community College (1993), Aquinas College, (1996),[3][4][5] and Northeastern University.

Career

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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

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  1. ^ "Brandon Dillon, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party". Michigan Democratic Party. Archived from the original on 30 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Michigan Democrats elect Barnes leader of state party".
  3. ^ "Brandon Dillon's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  4. ^ "MIRS News - Biographical Profile - Dillon, Brandon". MIRS News. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Brandon Dillon elected new Democratic party chairman". Detroit Free Press. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Kent County Commissioner Brandon Dillon to run for state House". MLive.com. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  8. ^ "Michigan Democrats pick Dillon as new leader". WZZM 13 News. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  9. ^ Vande Bunte, Matt (31 December 2013). "Why panel named state Rep. Brandon Dillon one of top Michigan Democrats". MLive.com. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
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Party political offices
Preceded by Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party
2015–2019
Succeeded by