Kevin Braun
Kevin Braun is an American businessman, military instructor, and politician from the state of Kansas. A Republican, he represented the 5th district of the Kansas Senate, based in Leavenworth and western Kansas City from 2018 to 2021.[1][2] He lost to Democrat Jeff Pittman in the 2020 election.[3] He lost to Lynn Melton in the 2022 Kansas House of Representatives election for district 36.[4]
Kevin Braun | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office October 20, 2018 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Fitzgerald |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Pittman |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Education | Friends University (MBA) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Career edit
In 2018, Steve Fitzgerald resigned from the Senate following an unsuccessful run for Congress, and Braun was appointed by the Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Republican parties to fill the seat.[5] Prior to his appointment, Braun served in the United States Army Reserve for 32 years, including 5 years as an instructor at Fort Leavenworth, and additionally worked at a pharmaceutical company.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Senator Kevin Braun". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Kevin Braun". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Democrats appear to fall short in breaking GOP supermajority".
- ^ "Lynn Melton". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ John Richmeier (October 19, 2018). "Braun selected for appointment to Senate". Leavenworth Times. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Kevin". Kevin Braun for State Senate. Retrieved October 13, 2020.