Brandon Dillon

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

For the American football player, see Brandon Dillon (American football).
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
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationGrand Rapids Community College
Aquinas College, Michigan (BA)
Northeastern University (MA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

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

Career

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
  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. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2019/02/02/michigan-democrats-lavora-barnes/2758264002/
  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. "Brandon Dillon, Bing Goei race for 75th State House seat draws attention from outside Grand Rapids". MLive.com. 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. 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.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Lon Johnson		 Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party
2015–2019		 Succeeded by
Lavora Barnes
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