Kevin Braun

Kevin Braun is an American businessman, military instructor, and politician from the state of Kansas. A Republican, Braun has represented the 5th district of the Kansas Senate, based in Leavenworth and western Kansas City, since 2018.[1][2]

Kevin Braun
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 5th district
Assumed office
October 20, 2018
Preceded bySteve Fitzgerald
Succeeded byJeff Pittman (elect)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceKansas City, Kansas
EducationFriends University (MBA)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

In May 2020, Braun voted in support of Governor Laura Kelly allowing her 30 days of emergency powers to enact policies in response to COVID-19.[3]

Career

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.[4] Prior to his appointment, Braun served in the Army Reserve for 32 years, including 5 years as an instructor at Fort Leavenworth, and additionally worked at a pharmaceutical company.[5]

References
  1. "Senator Kevin Braun". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  2. "Kevin Braun". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  3. "HB 2054". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  4. John Richmeier (October 19, 2018). "Braun selected for appointment to Senate". Leavenworth Times. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  5. "Meet Kevin". Kevin Braun for State Senate. Retrieved October 13, 2020.


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