Rich Brauer
Rich Brauer is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 87th district since 2003. A native of Petersburg, IL, Brauer upset incumbent Gwen Klingler in the 2002 Republican primary, after re-districting resulted in rural areas outside of Springfield being in his district.
Rich Brauer | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
| In office January 9, 2003 – February 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Gwen Klingler |
| Succeeded by | Tim Butler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1954 Springfield, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nesa (m. 1981) |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Residence | Petersburg, Illinois |
| Profession | Farmer |
The Democrats had not even run a candidate in the primary, for this office, expecting Klingler to win, but they placed a prominent former Republican elected official, Carl Oblinger (son of former State Representative Josephine Oblinger) on the ballot as their nominee for the general election. Brauer prevailed, with over 60% of the vote, and has not had a Democratic opponent since.
On February 18, 2015, just three months after winning re-election, Brauer submitted his letter of resignation to the Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives. His resignation came into effect on February 20, 2015.[1] Hours after his resignation, it was announced that Bruce Rauner would appoint him Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.[2]
References
- Miller, Rich (2015-02-18). "Brauer steps down". Capitol Fax. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
- Miller, Rich (2015-02-20). "Rauner's Friday afternoon appointments". Capitol Fax.com. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
External links
- Representative Rich Brauer (R) 87th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Rich Brauer at the Illinois House Republican Caucus