Steve Rauschenberger

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steve Rauschenberger
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1956(1956-08-29)
Age	68
Birthplace	Elgin
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Leo

Steve Rauschenberger Biography

Steve Rauschenberger is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 29, 1956 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Steve was born the 29th of August 1956, in Elgin with six siblings of John and Shirley Rauschenberger. He went to Elgin Area School District U46 public schools, and became a National Merit Finalist in high school. The year 1978 was the time he received an associate’s degree in business administration at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. In the year 1980, he bought the business of his family, Rauschenberger Furniture Co. Then, he was able to purchase Ackemann Brothers Corp. in 1985. He is the general manager and president. He was active with his children’s Boy Scouts and served as an officer on the Elgin Downtown Advisory Commission.

The redistricting process in 2001, Rauschenberger was drawn into the 22nd legislative district, which encompassed much of his previous territory of Elgin, Dundee and Hanover townships. He also added Schaumburg Township. Rauschenberger was elected to a second term in the district by a majority of just 56% votes. In 2003, after his Democratic Party took a majority in the Illinois Senate and he was sacked from his chairship on the committee on appropriations, but was appointed assistant Republican leader in the Senate under Frank Watson. He also was the Minority Spokesman for the Joint Task Force on Immigrants and Refugees

During the general election, Jack Ryan dropped out of the race after revelations regarding his divorce. Subsequently Rauschenberger became a front- runner to replace Ryan as the Republican nominee in Senate race against then- State Senator Barack Obama, including being promoted by Don Manzullo. Rauschenberger announced on July 8, 2004 that he would not seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate—in part because he was never convinced he would have the financial support needed to wage a competitive campaign against Barack Obama who had announced two days earlier having raised $4 million in the second quarter of 2004. His withdraw was followed by speculation about a potential Mike Ditka candidacy.

In August 2005, Senator Rauchenberger sought the Republican nomination Governor of Illinois in the 2006 election. However, citing a crowded field, Rauchenberger dropped out of the race for governor and joined Rod Gidwitz’s campaign as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor. Though the two positions are nominated in the primary independently, candidates for both often run together during the primary campaign, promoting a single “ticket.” During the race, he vowed to drop out if Judy Baar Topinka won the nomination. He ultimately lost to Topinka’s running mate and DuPage County States Attorney Joe Birkett.

Steve Rauschenberger served as a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate from 1993 until 2007.

Steve Rauschenberger Net Worth

Steve Rauschenberger is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Rauschenberger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The year 1991 was the time that Republican senator John Friedland decided not to run for reelection within the District 33rd. In 1991 the 33rd district was comprised of Streamwood as well as Bartlett located in Cook County, Elgin, South Elgin, West Dundee, East Dundee, Carpentersville, Maple Park, Hampshire, Burlington, Sugar Grove and Campton Township in Kane County and Hinckley in DeKalb County. Rauschenberger was the candidate for the seat with a remark about a change to the code of taxation that caused retailers to lose millions of dollars, making them alter their accounting procedures. In a shocking victory, Rauschenberger defeated State Representative James Kirkland in the March primary. In May, lawyer and businessman Thom McNamee became the Democratic candidate. Rauschenberger ran on a platform that advocated the privatization of public services and opposition to tax hikes and the increase of the earned income tax credit and opposition to the proposed Fox Valley Freeway in addition to also restoring the state’s financial stability.

In his first years in the Senate in the early years of his Senate tenure, he was part of a group that was dubbed”the “Fab Five.” The group was comprised of conservative state senators who were elected in 1992, who were anti-tax and pro-balanced budget, and frequently contesting to the Republican administration of Senate president Pate Philip as well as Governor Jim Edgar. The other members of the group comprised of Peter Fitzgerald, Dave Syverson, Patrick O’Malley and Chris Lauzen. Because of the group’s influence, Rauschenberger was elected chairman of the influential Appropriations Committee in the first year of his term. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee Senator Rauschenberger worked on the multibillion-dollar state budget. He also was the Senate negotiator of KidCare which is the state’s health insurance program that benefits children living in working families.

In May 2003, Jim Edgar announced that he would not seek the US Senate seat being vacated by retiring US Senator Peter Fitzgerald. Rauschenberger was one of the many people speculated who could run for the seat. On September 23, 2003, Rauschenberger announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Despite being heavily out matched in fundraising, he rode a late surge fueled by sweeping editorial endorsements, including the Chicago Tribune to finish third in the March 16, 2004 Illinois U.S. Senate Republican primary election that was won by Jack Ryan.

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Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Steve Rauschenberger celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Steve Rauschenberger

1. Steve Rauschenberger is a former Illinois State Senator.
2. He served in the Senate from 1993 to 2007.
3. Rauschenberger was a Republican and conservative.
4. He ran for Governor of Illinois in 2006 but lost in the primary.
5. Rauschenberger was known for his expertise on budget issues.
6. He advocated for lower taxes and fiscal responsibility.
7. Rauschenberger also supported education reform and school choice.
8. He co-founded the Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois in 1976.
9. Rauschenberger currently serves as President of the Technology & Manufacturing Association.
10. He has been recognized for his leadership and advocacy by various organizations.