John Braun

Washington State Senate Committee on Rules · Member, 2025-26

Committee assignment, Washington State Senate, 2025-26 biennium (active committee membership per the Legislature's committee service). Also Senate Republican Leader (since 2021, per AARP Bulletin 2026).

Washington State Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce · Member, 2025-26

Committee assignment, Washington State Senate, 2025-26 biennium (active committee membership per the Legislature's committee service). Also Senate Republican Leader (since 2021, per AARP Bulletin 2026).

Washington State Senate Committee on Ways & Means · Member, 2025-26

Committee assignment, Washington State Senate, 2025-26 biennium (active committee membership per the Legislature's committee service). Also Senate Republican Leader (since 2021, per AARP Bulletin 2026).

Campaign finance · JOHN BRAUN FOR CONGRESS: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026

Raised $1,992,696.27 this cycle · spent $929,019.27 · cash on hand $1,063,627.50 · debts owed by the committee $600.00 — through Jul 15, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,531,417.25 (77%); PACs and other political committees $279,845.01 (14%); Transfers from authorized committees $169,972.49 (9%); The candidate (contributions) $10,833.79 (1%); Loans made or guaranteed by the candidate $600.00 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): fundraising $374.4K; general consulting $191.6K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $67.9K; direct mail $50.8K; compliance/treasurer $24.3K; other $5,528.

Financial disclosure · Candidate report 2026

Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2025–07/14/2026; filed 05/14/2026. Reports 45 assets; highest reported ranges: Braun Northwest, Inc, 36% Interest $5,000,001–$25,000,000; JLT Holding, LLC, 25% Interest $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Raindrop Properties, LLC, 33% Interest (joint) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund - Institutional Premium Class (FFEGX) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; 41 others at or below $500,001–$1,000,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, Braun Northwest, Inc $365,135.00; Spouse Salary, Pearl Plastic Surgery; Salary, State of Washington Senate $37,800.00; 1 more. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. Director, Braun Northwest, Inc).

Financial disclosure · Candidate report 2025

Candidate report (2025), covering 01/01/2024–11/11/2025; filed 04/30/2026. Reports 45 assets; highest reported ranges: Braun Northwest, Inc, 36% Interest $5,000,001–$25,000,000; JLT Holding, LLC, 25% Interest $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Raindrop Properties, LLC, 33% Interest (joint) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Fund - Institutional Premium Class (FFEGX) $1,000,001–$5,000,000; 41 others at or below $500,001–$1,000,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, Braun Northwest, Inc $357,740.00; Spouse Salary, Pearl Plastic Surgery; Salary, State of Washington Senate $34,809.00; 1 more. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. Director, Braun Northwest, Inc).

Financial disclosure · WA F-1 CY2025 (state senator)

Washington Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) covering 2025, submitted 04/15/2026 (State Senator, 20th District; also a candidate). Income ranges as reported: President, Braun Northwest, Inc. $200,000–$499,999; State Senate $60,000–$99,999; spouse nursing income (Providence Health & Services $30,000–$59,999; a second employer under $30,000); joint rental income via Northwest Property Managers $60,000–$99,999. Business: 36.66% owner of Braun Northwest, Inc. (emergency-vehicle manufacturer), which reports sales to public agencies. Accounts reported in ranges (largest: a GESA checking account $750,000–$999,999 and a Fidelity 401(k) $1,000,000 or more). Real estate: Lewis County parcels, listed by parcel number (withheld here), the largest assessed at $500,000–$749,999. No creditors, gifts or lobbying reported for 2025.

2026 Congressional Candidates Address the Issues (District 3)

Written Q&A (phone interview, edited) · AARP Bulletin Excerpts from the published Q&A: “Our first commitment is to protect Social Security.” “I think the biggest risk to Medicare, in particular, is the fraudulent or inappropriate use of it.” “If you do it well and proactively, the cost of helping people live safely in their own homes is actually less than the alternative of assisted living or some sort of nursing care.”

The High Cost of Energy: The Elephant in the Dome (Senate Republican Caucus podcast)

Podcast (published transcript) · Washington State Senate Republican Caucus Excerpts from the published transcript: “But we’ve had this problem in Washington long before that.” “So, it’s a huge burden. You know, the majority likes to talk about the regressive nature of taxes. But what’s truly regressive is when fuel prices go up like this.” “Well, that’s a great question. You know, our system doesn’t work.”

Senate Republican Leader John Braun gives his weekly video update for the 2026 legislative session

Video update (self-published) · Washington State Senate Republican Caucus (YouTube) Embed/link only; no transcript obtained (audio/video not retrievable in our environment, or no caption track; passed on after one attempt per house rule).

The Impact 2026 Opening Day Special Edition · Senate Republican Leader

TV interview · TVW Embed/link only; no transcript obtained (audio/video not retrievable in our environment, or no caption track; passed on after one attempt per house rule).