Steve Rauschenberger was born on August 29,1956 and is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate from 1993 to 2007.
16 Facts About Steve Rauschenberger
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Steve Rauschenberger was born on August 29,1956, in Elgin as one of six children to John Rauschenberger, a member of the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, and Shirley Rauschenberger.
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Steve Rauschenberger attended Elgin Area School District U46 public schools and was a National Merit Finalist in high school.
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Steve Rauschenberger became active with his children in Boy Scouts and served as a member of the Elgin Downtown Advisory Commission.
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Steve Rauschenberger ran for the seat, citing a change in the tax code that cost retailers millions by forcing them to change their accounting practices.
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Steve Rauschenberger ran on a platform of privatization of government services, opposition to tax hikes, an increase in earned income tax credits, opposition to the proposed Fox Valley Freeway and restoring the state's financial health.
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Steve Rauschenberger served as the Senate negotiator for KidCare, the state health insurance program for children in low-income, working families.
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Steve Rauschenberger served as Minority Spokesman on the Joint Task Force on Immigrants and Refugees.
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Steve Rauschenberger received high ratings from the Illinois Federation of Independent Business during his tenure.
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Steve Rauschenberger was one of the many people speculated who could run for the seat.
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On September 23,2003, Steve Rauschenberger announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for US Senate.
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Subsequently Steve 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.
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Steve Rauschenberger's withdraw was followed by speculation about a potential Mike Ditka candidacy.
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Steve Rauschenberger ultimately lost to Topinka's running mate and DuPage County States Attorney Joe Birkett.
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Steve Rauschenberger took on the role of President of the United Republican Fund until his resignation in 2010.
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Steve Rauschenberger was endorsed by Illinois Citizens for Ethics, Illinois Family Action, Illinois Federation of Independent Business, National Rifle Association, the Chicago Tribune and the United Republican Fund of which he was president.