GOPAC Election Fund Endorses John Braun in Washington State's 3rd Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Today, GOPAC Chairman David Avella released the following statement regarding the Republican primary election in Washington State's 3rd Congressional District.
"The GOPAC Election Fund endorses John Braun in Washington State's 3rd Congressional District. Our endorsement includes an immediate investment of the maximum allowable federal contribution.
John Braun has been active in GOPAC's National State Legislative Leaders Advisory Board so we can attest to his governing conservative credentials. Even more, he will champion ideas to make the lives of Americans easier, safer and better.
The GOPAC Network is dedicated to strengthening the U.S. House Republican Majority with governing conservatives – leaders dedicated to the body of work that confronts serious lawmakers.
In recent years, GOPAC has helped elect to Congress state leaders with legislative experience and who have learned how to be effective at governing. Support has also been provided to Congressional incumbents who have been involved in our mission.
In the 2026 election cycle, the GOPAC Election Fund will be investing in incumbents and state leaders seeking election to Congress in competitive primary elections and deploying independent expenditures to support our endorsed candidates."
About the GOPAC Election Fund: The GOPAC Election Fund is an angel investor in federal and state elections. In the 2024 election cycle, the GOPAC Network invested more than $33 million to educate and elect Republican leaders. As political entrepreneurs, our approach is a force in American politics as we help advance leaders who are championing ideas to make Americans’ lives easier, safer and better.
About John Braun: John Braun was first elected to the Washington State Senate in 2012. His colleagues elected him leader of the Senate GOP Caucus in 2021. John is president of Braun Northwest, which specializes in building emergency vehicles. Prior to joining his family- owned firm, John served on active duty in the U.S. Navy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington and masters' degrees in business administration and manufacturing engineering from the University of Michigan. John and his wife reside on a small farm in rural Lewis County.
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