Jerry "Alan" Branson is a Republican representing District 59 in the North Carolina House of Representatives during the 2025-2026 session. Born on December 9, 1966, he owns and operates Stout Trucking, Inc., a family-owned business. He is a Methodist and was appointed to his current seat following the resignation of his predecessor, Jon Hardister. Previously, he served eight years on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners and ran unsuccessfully for the position in 2020 and 2022. Notable positions include membership on the House Committee on State and Local Government.

Education and Political Experience

No specific details on formal education are available from public records. His political experience includes prior service on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners for eight years, unsuccessful bids for county commissioner in 2020 and 2022, winning the Republican primary for NC House District 59, and his current 1.5 terms in the House as of the 2025-2026 session.