Steve Braun (politician)

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.

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
Born(1959-11-13)November 13, 1959[3]
Jasper, Indiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 2022(2022-11-18) (aged 63)
Zionsville, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennifer
RelationsMike Braun (brother)
Children5
Residence(s)Zionsville, Indiana, U.S.
Alma mater
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Steve Braun campaign sign

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]

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