Rich Brauer
Rich Brauer (b. June 14, 1954) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 87 from 2003 to February 20, 2015. He resigned in order to take a position in the Rauner administration.[1]
Biography
Brauer's professional experience includes owning a business.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brauer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Financial Institutions |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Tourism & Conventions |
| • Legislative Audit Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brauer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Tourism & Conventions |
| • Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
| • Legislative Audit Commission |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brauer served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Access to Federal Funding |
| • Appropriations-General Service |
| • Appropriations-Higher Education |
| • Personnel & Pensions |
| • Transportation, Regulation, Roads |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Rich Brauer ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5]
2012
Brauer won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 87. Brauer was unopposed in the March 20 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Rich Brauer Incumbent |
100% | 39,826 | |
| Total Votes | 39,826 | |||
2010
Brauer won re-election to the 100th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He defeated Bill Hinrichs in the Republican primary on February 2nd by a margin of 10,435 to 2,504. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 100 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rich Brauer (R)
|
40,474 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Rich Brauer won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 100. He ran unopposed receiving 53,299 votes.[10]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 100 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rich Brauer (R)
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53,299 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Rich Brauer won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 100. He ran unopposed receiving 41,748 votes.[11]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 100 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rich Brauer (R)
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41,748 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[12][13]
2012
Brauer received a score of 62.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of C- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 34th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[13]
Personal
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Brauer and his wife, Nesa, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
- Brauer's personal website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ The State Journal-Register, "Rep. Rich Brauer resigning from Illinois House, possibly taking job in Rauner administration," February 18, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed February 23, 2015
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Illinois Elections Division, "Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, "Legislative Vote Card home page," accessed February 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Mitchell (R) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 87 2013–February 2015 |
Succeeded by Tim Butler (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 100 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Jim Watson (R) |
