Steve Braun (politician)

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Steve Braun
Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
In office
November 24, 2014 – August 30, 2017
GovernorMike Pence
Eric Holcomb
Preceded byScott Sanders
Succeeded byFred Payne[1]
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
November 7, 2012 – November 19, 2014
Preceded byRichard McClain[2]
Succeeded byDonna Schaibley
Personal details
Born1959/1960 (age 61–62)[3]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jennifer
RelationsMike Braun (brother)
Children5
ResidenceZionsville, Indiana, U.S.
Alma mater
[4]
Steve Braun campaign sign

Steven James Braun is an American businessman and politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2014.

In 1990, Braun founded Braun Technology Group which was later renamed to Braun Consulting. In 2004, he sold it to Fair Isaac Group.[5]

Braun is the former Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Then-Governor Mike Pence appointed Braun in 2014.[6] In 2017, Braun resigned as Commissioner.[7] He ran unsuccessfully for Indiana's 4th congressional district in 2018. The seat was held by Todd Rokita who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate, against Braun's brother, Mike, in the Republican primary.[8]

It was reported in August 2019 that Braun had officially entered the race for the seat being vacated by Susan Brooks in Indiana's 5th congressional district. He ultimately withdrew after suspending his campaign due to health issues. Republican nominee Victoria Spartz won the seat and took office on January 3, 2021. [9]

Braun has 5 children.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ McGowan, Dan (2017-11-07). "Payne to Head Indiana DWD". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  2. ^ "Indiana House (District 24)". Capitolandwashington.com. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  3. ^ "A look at Indiana candidates vying for US House seats". AP News. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  4. ^ "Steven James Braun". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  5. ^ Briggs, James (2018-04-22). "As Todd Rokita runs for Senate, 13 candidates line up for his U.S. House seat". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  6. ^ Cook, Tony (2014-08-28). "Rep. Braun to join Pence administration". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  7. ^ Brown, Alex (2017-08-23). "DWD Commissioner Steve Braun to Resign". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  8. ^ Pathé, Simone (2018-04-11). "Indiana's Braun Brothers Keep Their Distance on the Campaign Trail". Rollcall.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  9. ^ Lange, Kaitlin. "Steve Braun, brother of U.S. Senator, enters 5th District race to replace Susan Brooks". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  10. ^ "Steven Braun's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2018-05-21.

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