Sam Brown | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Boaz Brown 1983/1984 (age 40–41)[1] Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Amy Larsen (m. 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Mike Brown (great-uncle) |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Southern Methodist University (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | |
Samuel Boaz Brown[2] is an American political candidate and military officer. He served in the United States Army during the War in Afghanistan, and sustained burns to thirty percent of his body due to an improvised explosive device injury in 2008.
Brown began several business ventures and became active in Republican Party politics in the state of Texas. In 2014, he unsuccessfully sought the party's nomination for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives. After moving to Nevada in 2018, Brown unsuccessfully ran for the Nevada U.S. Senate nomination in 2022.[3][4] He ran again in 2024, this time winning the Republican Party nomination, but lost to Democratic incumbent Senator Jacky Rosen in the general election.
- ^ Apgar, Blake (August 27, 2021). "U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown running against the political class". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook - Class of 2006. West Point, NY: West Point, NY. 2006. p. 211.
- ^ "Trump's Pick for Nevada Senate Faces Tough Primary Challenge". Time.
- ^ Jay, Kirk (January 31, 2012). "Burn Victim Sam Brown Treated With Virtual-Reality Video Game SnowWorld". GQ.