John E. Braun
John E. Braun | |
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Minority Leader of the Washington Senate | |
Assumed office November 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Mark Schoesler |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 20th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Dan Swecker |
Personal details | |
Born | January 16, 1967 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Marlo A. Braun |
Residence | Centralia, Washington, U.S. |
Education | University of Washington (BS) University of Michigan (MBA, MEM) |
Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
John E. Braun (born January 16, 1967) is an American businessman, veteran, and politician from Washington. A Republican, Braun serves in the Washington State Senate, representing the 20th district.[1][2] Braun serves as the President of Braun Northwest and as an officer in the US Navy Reserve.[3]
Early life and education[]
Braun was born on January 16, 1967. He grew up in Ohio and attended the University of Washington on a U.S. Naval scholarship. He graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He then spent seven years on active duty with the United States Navy, and he continues to serve as a Captain in the Navy Reserve. Braun received his Master of Business Administration degree and Master of Engineering Management from the University of Michigan in 1999.
Career[]
Braun ran in a three-way all-Republican primary in 2012 versus the incumbent state senator Dan Swecker and employment specialist and former substitute teacher Rae Lowery.[4] Braun had a strong showing in the primary with 40.33 percent of the vote compared to Swecker's 46.97 percent.[5] In the General Election, Braun greatly improved on his primary showing; defeating Swecker with 55.43 percent of the vote.[6]
In the Senate, Braun serves as Chair of the Ways and Means Committees.[7]
He held his first floor speech February 15, 2013, and sponsored more than 70 bills as a freshman legislator.[8]
In November 2020, Braun was elected Washington Senate Minority Leader by members of the Republican caucus.[9] Braun has served as the minority leader since the start of the 2021–2022 legislative session.[10]
Personal life[]
As of 2012, he lives in Centralia with his wife and four children, while managing the family business.[11]
References[]
- ^ http://redistricting.wa.gov/assets/maps/FINAL_010112_Plans/Legislative/MapBook/LD_20.pdf
- ^ "Senator John Braun Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ "Candidate John E. Braun". The Columbian. Archived from the original on 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ "Candidates". Weiapplets.sos.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ "Legislative District 20 - State Senator". Vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ "Legislative District 20 - State Senator". Vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ "Senators". www.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2013-02-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "WA state Sen. Schoesler steps down as minority leader, Sen. Braun assumes role". MyNorthwest.com. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ cfitzgerald@chronline.com, Celene Fitzgerald /. "Centralia Republican John Braun Elected to Serve as Senate Minority Leader". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "State Senator - Legislative District 20". Vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
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