Greg Brannon

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Greg Brannon
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Personal details
Born Gregory J. Brannon
(1960-08-17) August 17, 1960 (age 63)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jody Brannon
(m. 1988–present)
Children 7
Alma mater University of Southern California (B.S.)
Chicago Medical School (M.D.)
Profession Physician
Religion Christianity
Website Campaign website

Gregory J. "Greg" Brannon (born August 17, 1960) is an American physician and political activist. A native of Los Angeles, California, Brannon is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Chicago Medical School. After completing his residency, Brannon established a private obstetrics practice in Cary, North Carolina.

In 2013, Brannon announced that he would run as a Republican in the 2014 United States Senate election in North Carolina against U.S. Senator Kay Hagan. However, he lost the primary to Thom Tillis.

In December 2015, Brannon announced he would again run for the U.S. Senate in the 2016 election, challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr.[1]

Education and career

Brannon received his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in 1982, his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1988, and completed his residency at University of Southern California Women's Hospital, Los Angeles, in 1992.[2] After completing his residency, Brannon served as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of North Carolina School of Medicine, with work at Wake Area Health Education Center.[2] In 1993, Brannon started his private practice in Cary, North Carolina. It boasts a 20,000-strong patient network and Brannon has personally delivered over 9,000 babies.

Political activism

Brannon is a Board Member of Hand of Hope, a pregnancy support group in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and is a member of AAPLOG, an organization of pro-life OBGYN doctors.[3]

2014 U.S. Senate campaign

In January 2013, Brannon announced his Senate run at an event hosted by the NC-Republican Liberty Caucus and the Eastern NC Tea Party.[4] Brannon's campaign picked up significant momentum after speaking at the annual RedState gathering in August 2013.[5] Brannon has twice appeared on Glenn Beck's national radio program.[6][7] In addition, Brannon has also received the endorsement of U.S. Senators Rand Paul,[8] Mike Lee,[9] Congressman Thomas Massie,[10] former Congressman Ron Paul,[11] Erick Erickson, editor of RedState,[12] Ann Coulter,[13] and Thomas Woods.[14] FreedomWorks,[15] Gun Owners of America,[16] National Association for Gun Rights,[17] Moore Tea Citizens,[18] Citizens for Guilford County[18] and iCaucus[19] have also endorsed his campaign.

However, Brannon lost the primary to Thom Tillis.[20]

Personal life

Brannon was raised by a single mother in the suburbs of Los Angeles. He and his wife, Jody, have 7 children, three of whom are adopted.[21]

References

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  3. ↑ Dr. Greg Brannon steps up to challenge Hagan in 2014
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  5. ↑ RedState Gathering 2013: Greg Brannon speaks, Erick Erickson slams Thom Tillis
  6. ↑ ‘I Could Tongue Kiss You’: Beck REALLY Likes North Carolina Senate Candidate Greg Brannon | TheBlaze.com
  7. ↑ Glenn Beck declares ‘man crush’ on Brannon after interview | News & Observer
  8. ↑ Paul backs fellow physician in N.C. - POLITICO
  9. ↑ Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorses Greg Brannon in contested Senate primary | News & Observer
  10. ↑ Congressman Thomas Massie Endorses Greg Brannon For U.S. Senate | RedState
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  12. ↑ [1][dead link]
  13. ↑ Ann Coulter Supports Greg Brannon for North Carolina Senate Seat | Western Free Press
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  15. ↑ FreedomWorks backs Brannon - POLITICO
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  17. ↑ National Association of Gun Rights Endorsement of Dr. Greg Brannon | Asheville Tea PAC
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 #NCSEN: Brannon picks up major Tea Party endorsement
  19. ↑ Greg Brannon Receives Endorsement
  20. ↑ Thom Tillis wins North Carolina GOP Senate primary | Fox News
  21. ↑ [2][dead link]
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