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Glenn R. Braun, Chief Judge of the 23rd Judicial District, has announced that he will not be seeking reelection in 2024.
“It has been my honor to serve the good citizens of Ellis, Rooks, Trego and Gove counties as judge and a privilege to work with the dedicated staff at each of the courthouses," he said in an email.
"The support of the communities and the county commissions in the administration of justice has been most appreciated. I look forward to pursuing other opportunities at the conclusion of my term in January 2025 and I wish to thank everyone who made the experience of serving on the bench so rewarding.”
Braun took the bench in 2012 and has been the chief judge since 2016. He previously served as the president of the State Bar Association, a commissioner on the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, and is presently chairman of the Kansas Supreme Court Specialty Court Committee.
Braun has served on numerous local and state boards and committees during his 42-year legal career.