Chanel Branch

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]

Chanel Branch
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 byCheryl Glenn
Personal details
Born
Chanel A. Branch

(1980-02-06) February 6, 1980
Political partyDemocratic
FatherDel. Talmadge Branch (D)

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
  1. "Chanel A. Branch, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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