Mike Braun
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Mike Braun | |
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| United States Senator from Indiana | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 Serving with Todd Young | |
| Preceded by | Joe Donnelly |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – November 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Messmer |
| Succeeded by | Shane Lindauer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael K. Braun March 24, 1954 Jasper, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Maureen |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Wabash College (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
Michael K. Braun (born March 24, 1954) is an American businessman and politician. Braun is the junior United States Senator of Indiana since January 3, 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.
He was born in Jasper, Indiana. Braun studied at Wabash College and at Harvard Business School. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2014 to 2017, representing the 63rd District.
In August 2017, Braun announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate.[1] In November 2018, Braun defeated incumbent Senator Joe Donnelly.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Braun enters GOP Senate race". The Journal Gazette. August 8, 2017.
- ↑ Slodysko, Brian (2018-11-07). "GOP businessman defeats Democratic Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly". Associated Press. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
