Braun, Michael

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State Senate
District:
28
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Age:
72
Occupation:
Retired
Education:
Associates Degree HVAC
Family:
Married wife 45yrs. 2 adult children married, 2 grandchildren.
Religion:
Catholic
Biographical Info:

Born Elmhurst Illinois, grew up western suburbs of Chicago. Triton Community College River Grove Illinois. Work History UAW Machine set up. Teamsters UPS. Union Steward, Counsel Chair. Maintenance Hospitals, Shopping Centers, Apartment Complexes. Supervisor and Management positions. Retired 2020
Life long Democrat, became active early 2000s working on Tammy Duckworth campaigns. Became Precinct Committee person. Eventually Addison Township Democratic Vice Chair, elected Chair, continued working on campaigns. Moved to Phoenix 2013-14, to be with family. After short period got involved in Arizona Democratic Party. Precinct committee person in Phoenix 2 terms. Move to Sun City 2 terms after primary will be 3rd term. Sergeant at Arms LD28.

Statement:

I believe in what the United States Constitution, Arizona Constitution, and the Democratic Party all stand for. I support Freedoms, human rights which include women’s, all races, all religions, LGBTQ+, Veterans.
What I don’t believe in is MAGA, Election deniers, Ice, purging voter rolls, banning books, not funding Public Education, National Association Christian Lawmakers.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. S
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. S
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. −* Federal authorities should handle immigration and deportations .
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. O
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. −* ESA needs more oversight.
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. S
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. −* No comment needed more information.
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. -* Need more info.
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. O
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. S