Baltimore Delegate Talmadge Branch, the longest-serving House of Delegate majority whip in the history of the General Assembly, has announced he’s not seeking reelection. Branch has served the last three years with his daughter Delegate Chanel Branch and says he’s passing the torch to her. She also represents the 45th District in Baltimore. Talmadge Branch was first elected in 1995 and helped expand education and public safety in the 45th District.