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Michael Brooks-Jimenez
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 44th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 11, 2017
Preceded byRalph Shortey
Personal details
Born
Michael Andrew Brooks-Jimenez

1969 or 1970 (age 54–55)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJessica
Children2
Residence(s)Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
EducationOklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma College of Law

Michael Andrew Brooks-Jimenez (born 1969/70) is an American lawyer and Democratic member of the Oklahoma Senate. He was elected in a 2017 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ralph Shortey. He represents the 44th district, which covers parts of southern Oklahoma City.

Biography

Brooks-Jimenez was born in Oklahoma City to a white father, Bud Brooks, and a Mexican-American mother, Patricia Jimenez Brooks. Both were educators. He graduated from Mount St. Mary High School, and with a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.[1] Brooks-Jimenez established a law firm, specializing in immigration law.[2]

Political career

Brooks-Jimenez ran for the state Senate in 2014, losing to incumbent Ralph Shortey.[3][4] After Shortey resigned in March 2017 after being charged with child prostitution, Brooks-Jimenez declared his candidacy for the open seat.[5] He defeated Republican Joe Griffin in the special election, held on July 11, 2017.[6]

As of 2017, Brooks-Jimenez is the only Latino member of the Senate, and one of three in the Legislature. He is also the only Latino Democrat in the Legislature.[7] No candidates filed to run against Brooks-Jimenez in 2018.[8]

Personal life

Brooks-Jimenez and his wife, Jessica Martinez-Brooks, have 2 children; Joaquin and Lucy.[1] He is a Catholic and attends St. James Catholic Church.[9]

Political positions

Brooks-Jimenez believes illegal immigration is an issue best handled at the federal level, and supports rights of immigrants, both legal and illegal, residing in the United States.[10] He prioritized education, the economy, and infrastructure in his 2014 campaign for the Senate.[11]

Electoral history

Oklahoma Senate District 44 election, 2014[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ralph Shortey 5,418 51.69
Democratic Michael Brooks-Jimenez 4,384 41.82
Nonpartisan Constance Fawcett 680 6.49
Total votes 10,482 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 44 special election, 2017[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael Brooks-Jimenez 1,975 54.57
Republican Joe Griffin 1,644 45.43
Total votes 3,619 100.00

References

  1. ^ a b "Michael Brooks-Jimenez's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Griffin, Andrew W.; O'Brien, Bill (August 27, 2014). "ON THE RISE: Dist. 44 candidate Michael Brooks-Jimenez seeks to be strong Dem voice in the Senate". Red Dirt Report. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Hardzinski, Brian (November 4, 2014). "Republican Gains, Few Surprises: A Real-Time Recap Of Oklahoma's Midterm Election Results". KGOU. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  4. ^ O'Brien, Bill (December 20, 2015). "Keeping an eye on Michael Brooks-Jimenez". Red Dirt Report. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  5. ^ Franklin, Dallas (March 23, 2017). "Two politicians announce plans to run for Ralph Shortey's state Senate seat". Oklahoma's News 4. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  6. ^ Dickerson, Brett (July 11, 2017). "Brooks-Jimenez wins Senate District 44 Race". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  7. ^ Brown, Trevor (July 18, 2017). "Latino Legislators Remain Few But Represent Range of Districts". Oklahoma Watch. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  8. ^ "Meet the 20 already 'elected' to 2019 Legislature, learn more about record-breaking candidate filing in Oklahoma". Tulsa World. April 17, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  9. ^ "Michael Brooks-Jimenez Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate District 44". Michael for Oklahoma. March 21, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  10. ^ "Michael Brooks-Jimenez: In Defense of Latino Immigrants". Oklahoma Watch. November 22, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  11. ^ Green, Rick (October 20, 2014). "Oklahoma state Senate District 44 race is a study in contrasts". The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  12. ^ "OK State Senate 44 2014". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  13. ^ "OK State Senate 44 - Special Election 2017". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
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