Background
Brauer, Rich was born on July 14, 1954.
politician member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Brauer, Rich was born on July 14, 1954.
Attended, Southern Illinois University. Attended, Western Illinois University.
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. Brauer prevailed, with over 60% of the vote, and has not had a Democrat opponent since. On February 18, 2015, Brauer submitted his letter of resignation to the Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives.
His resignation came into effect on February 20, 2015. Hours after his resignation, it was announced that Bruce Rauner would appoint him Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Married Nesa Brauer; children: Ashleigh, Whitney.