Samra Brouk

Samra Brouk
Brouk in 2020
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 55th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byRich Funke
Personal details
Born (1986-05-20) May 20, 1986 (age 38)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Rochester, New York, U.S.
EducationWilliams College (B.A.)
WebsiteCampaign website
Official website

Samra Brouk (born May 20, 1986) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Brouk has represented the 55th district of the New York State Senate, which is based in Rochester and its eastern suburbs, since January 2021.[1]

Early career

The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, Brouk was born and raised in Rochester and nearby Pittsford. After graduating from Williams College and serving in the Peace Corps,[2] Brouk held jobs at non-profits including DoSomething and Chalkbeat.[3]

Political history

In November 2019, Brouk launched her campaign for the 55th district of the New York State Senate, running against Republican incumbent Rich Funke.[4] A month later, however, Funke chose to retire rather than seek a fourth term.[5] Brouk faced no opposition in the Democratic primary and won the general election over Republican Christopher Missick, winning 57% of the vote to his 42%, flipping the seat.[6]

New York State Senate

Brouk is currently the chair of the Mental Health Committee, and she is a member of the Aging Committee, the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee, the Education Committee, the Elections Committee, the Health Committee, and the Women's Issues Committee.[7]

Personal life

Brouk lives in Rochester with her husband, Brian.

References

  1. ^ WROC Staff (November 4, 2020). "Democrat Samra Brouk declares victory over Republican Christopher Missick for NYS Senate 55". Rochester First. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Meet New State Senator Samra Brouk (SD-55)". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  3. ^ Tadias Staff (November 7, 2020). "Ethio-American Samra Brouk Wins New York's 55th Senate District". Tadias. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  4. ^ WHAM (November 20, 2019). "Samra Brouk announces Democratic challenge to NYS Sen. Funke". ABC13. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Juan Vazquez and Karen Dewitt (December 19, 2019). "State Senator Rich Funke won't seek re-election in 2020". WXXI News. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  6. ^ Steve Orr (November 3, 2020). "NY Senate election results: Brouk leads Missick in 55th District". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  7. ^ "About Samra G. Brouk". NY State Senate. Retrieved March 5, 2021.


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