Steve Braun (politician) explained

Steve Braun
Office:Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Governor:Mike Pence
Eric Holcomb
Term Start:November 24, 2014
Term End:August 30, 2017
Predecessor:Scott Sanders
Successor:Fred Payne[1]
State House1:Indiana
District1:24th
Term Start1:November 7, 2012
Term End1:November 19, 2014
Predecessor1:Richard McClain[2]
Successor1:Donna Schaibley
Birth Date:13 November 1959[3]
Birth Place:Jasper, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:Zionsville, Indiana, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Jennifer
Children:5
Relations:Mike Braun (brother)
Residence:Zionsville, Indiana, U.S.
Alma Mater:[4]

Steven James Braun (November 13, 1959 – November 18, 2022) was 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.

Background

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 was 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 and his wife had five children.[10] He died of cancer on November 18, 2022, at the age of 63.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Payne to Head Indiana DWD. McGowan. Dan. November 7, 2017. Inside Indiana Business. en. February 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Indiana House (District 24) . Capitolandwashington.com . February 23, 2020.
  3. Web site: Obituary. Indianapolis Star. en. November 19, 2022.
  4. Web site: Steven James Braun. Indiana Legislator Database. en-US. February 24, 2020.
  5. Web site: As Todd Rokita runs for Senate, 13 candidates line up for his U.S. House seat. Briggs. James. April 22, 2018. Indianapolis Star. en. February 24, 2020.
  6. Web site: Rep. Braun to join Pence administration. Cook. Tony. August 28, 2014. Indianapolis Star. en. February 24, 2020.
  7. Web site: DWD Commissioner Steve Braun to Resign. Brown. Alex. August 23, 2017. Inside Indiana Business. January 7, 2018.
  8. Web site: Indiana's Braun Brothers Keep Their Distance on the Campaign Trail. Pathé. Simone. April 11, 2018. Rollcall.com. May 21, 2018.
  9. Web site: Steve Braun, brother of U.S. Senator, enters 5th District race to replace Susan Brooks. Lange. Kaitlin. Indianapolis Star. en. August 27, 2019.
  10. Web site: Steven Braun's Biography. Vote Smart. May 21, 2018.
  11. Web site: Former Indiana lawmaker, state agency leader Steve Braun dies. The Times of Northwest Indiana. Dan. Carden. 21 November 2022. 21 November 2022.