Tommy Brann

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tommy Brann


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 77


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Tommy Brann websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

East Grand Rapids, Michigan, high school, 1970

WORK & MILITARY

Michigan Volunteer Defense Force, Lt., 10

AFFILIATIONS

Tommy and Sue Brann payback

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Rep, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Right to Life of Michigan

OTHER (8)

Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC

Great Lakes Education Project

*Humane Society Legislative Fund

Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC

Michigan Freedom Fund

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Right to Life

SBAM,

Farm Bureau

Grand Rapids Chamber

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (17)

Beau LaFave (2020)

Bill Schuette (2014)

Brian Mast (2015)

Dave Hildenbrand (2010)

Freedom for All Americans (2015)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

Advancing Michigan (2018)

Chatfield Majority Fund (2016)

Great Lakes Education Project (2020)

Greater Rochester Leadership Fund (2018)

Growth Liberty Enterprise Now (2016)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Natural Resources Defense Council (2006)

Winnie Brinks (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

American Nurses Association (2018)

International Fire Chiefs Association (2018)

Michigan Association for Justice (2018)

Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2019)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only if the life of the mother is at risk.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Disagree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state should not be involved in church affairs.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Let healthcare go across state lines. Address medical liability.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Higher Education


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those who follow the proper citizenship path.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Keep guns out of felons' hands.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

1) Free enterprise course in schools 2) Business liability protection due to COVID-19 3) Increasing mentorship in the private sector

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism is a threat to our society. I'd advise Michiganders to go to the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State to see what African-Americans went through and why we all should recognize it and be a part of the solution.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I am a major advocate for free enterprise and have introduced legislation to keep free enterprise in the school system. I also serve on the state Appropriations committee, I continue to work towards a fiscally responsible budget.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I've worked 49 years in the restaurant business and it keeps me in touch with the common man.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I'd would appreciate your support.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Practicing Roman Catholic

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