John Braun

John Braun, a Republican, is a Navy veteran and business owner born in 1967 in Ohio. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and business administration. He currently serves as a Washington State Senator for District 20, a position he's held since 2013, and has been the Republican Senate Minority Leader since 2020. Living in Centralia, he announced his bid for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election, a race expected to be highly competitive. Braun’s platform focuses on securing U.S. borders, maintaining national defense, a pro-growth economy, and expanding skilled-trades training. He emphasizes local issues while also weighing in on national politics, and has received an endorsement from Donald Trump.