Bryan Flannery
American politician (born 1967)
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Bryan Flannery (born December 24, 1967) is an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. He was also a Democratic candidate for the 2006 Ohio gubernatorial election, losing to eventual winner Ted Strickland.[1][2]
Bryan Flannery | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 5, 1999 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Brady |
| Succeeded by | Mike Skindell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1967 Lakewood, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relations | James Flannery (father) |
Early life and education
Flannery was born in Lakewood, Ohio. Flannery's grandfather, Joseph E. Flannery, served as a member of the Cleveland City Council. His father, James Flannery, was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972. Flannery was an all-Ohio tackle at St. Edward High School and also played on the 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.[3][4][5]
Career
Flannery has worked in the oil, healthcare, and insurance industries. He also served as a member of the Lakewood City Council from 1994 to 1998. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in November 1998 and assumed office in early-1999. Flannery served until 2002 and left office after redistricting. Flannery was the Democratic nominee for Ohio secretary of state, losing to incumbent Ken Blackwell. He was also a Democratic candidate for the 2006 Ohio gubernatorial election, losing to eventual winner Ted Strickland.[6]
Flannery is a Democratic candidate for the 2021 Ohio's 11th congressional district special election.[7] On March 4, 2021, Flannery participated in a virtual candidate forum hosted by the Jewish Democratic Council of America.[8]
