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Talmadge Branch
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district |
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| In office January 11, 1995 – January 11, 2023 Serving with Clarence "Tiger" Davis (D), Hattie N. Harrison (D), Cheryl Glenn (D), Cory V. McCray (D), Stephanie M. Smith (D), and Chanel Branch (D)
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| Preceded by | John Douglass |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Addison |
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| Born | January 30, 1956 Northampton County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3, including Chanel Branch |
| Alma mater | Essex Community College (AA) Salisbury University (BA) |
Talmadge Branch (born January 30, 1956) is an American politician. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1995 to 2023. He represented the 45th legislative district. This district is a specific area that he was elected to represent.
Branch was also a leader in the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. He was the chairman of this group. He also helped start the foundation for the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
Growing Up
Talmadge Branch was born in Northampton County, North Carolina, on January 30, 1956. He went to Northern High School in Baltimore. After high school, he attended Essex Community College. There, he earned his Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in 1978. By 1980, Branch had earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. He studied liberal arts at Salisbury State College.
Public Service
Branch became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 1995. The House of Delegates is part of Maryland's state government. It helps make laws for the state.
He worked on several important committees. From 2003 to 2007, he was the vice-chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. This committee deals with how the state spends its money. He also served on the Ways and Means Committee, which handles taxes and other financial matters.
Branch was also part of other groups. These included the Legislative Policy Committee and the Special Joint Committee on Pensions. He also worked on the Joint Committee on Welfare Reform. This committee looked at ways to improve support for families.
On April 16, 2022, Branch announced he would not run for re-election. He decided to leave his position in the House of Delegates. He shared that he planned to stay in the Baltimore area. He wanted to focus on building a consulting business.
Awards
- 2010 Most Influential Maryland Legislators (Top 20)
