John Braun
John 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 July 23, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Marlo Braun |
| In office January 14, 2013 – July 18, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Swecker |
| Succeeded by | Marlo Braun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Eric Braun January 16, 1967 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marlo Braun |
| Education | University of Washington (BS) University of Michigan (MBA, MS) |
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| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
John Eric Braun[1] (born January 16, 1967) is an American politician from Washington. A Republican, Braun serves in the Washington State Senate, representing the 20th district.[2][3] Braun serves as the President of Braun Northwest and as an officer in the US Navy Reserve.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Braun was born on January 16, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio.[5] He grew up in Ohio and attended the University of Washington on a U.S. Naval ROTC 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 Science in engineering management from the University of Michigan in 1999.
Career
[edit]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.[6] Braun had a strong showing in the primary with 40.33 percent of the vote compared to Swecker's 46.97 percent.[7] In the General Election, Braun greatly improved on his primary showing; defeating Swecker with 55.43 percent of the vote.[8]
In the Senate, Braun serves as Chair of the Ways and Means Committees.[9]
He held his first floor speech February 15, 2013, and sponsored more than 70 bills as a freshman legislator.[10]
In November 2020, Braun was elected Washington Senate Minority Leader by members of the Republican caucus.[11] Braun has served as the minority leader since the start of the 2021–2022 legislative session.[12]
Awards
[edit]Personal life
[edit]As of 2012[update], he lives in Centralia with his wife and four children, while managing the family business.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ambulance maker had long road back home to Chehalis". The Chronicle (Centralia, WA). 2005-06-27. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "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.
- ^ "2019-2020 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Bill Sponsorship". Archived from the original on 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "State Senator - Legislative District 20". Vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
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