Tommy Brann

Tommy Brann (born December 23, 1951) is an American politician from Michigan. Brann is a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 77.

Early life
Thomas Michael Brann was born on December 23, 1951. Brann's father is John Brann, a former restaurateur. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School.

Career
Brann is the owner of Brann's Steakhouse and Grille. At 19, Brann started his first restaurant business. Brann is the author of Mind Your Own Business. After Michael Moore and Seth Rogen criticized the film American Sniper, Brann banned the two from visiting his restaurants, describing their criticism as "hateful" against the United States Armed Forces and military sniper Chris Kyle, who was portrayed in the film.

Political career
On November 6, 2016, Brann won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 77. Brann defeated Dana Knight. In 2018 and 2020, as an incumbent, Brann won the reelection served House District 77.

On October 10, 2021, Brann co-sponsored House Bill 5444 also known as the "fetal heartbeat protection act."

Brann disagreed with U.S. Representative Peter Meijer approving of the second impeachment of Donald Trump, though supported Meijer during the District 3 House of Representatives elections in 2022. In the 2022 Michigan Senate election, Brann was defeated by Winnie Brinks in a race form representing Michigan's 29th Senate district.

Personal life
Brann is married to Sue Brann and they live in Wyoming, Michigan.