Michael Brooks-Jimenez

Michael Brooks-Jimenez
Minority Caucus Chair of the Oklahoma Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 11, 2024
Preceded byKevin Matthews
Minority Caucus Vice Chair of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
2018 – February 6, 2024
Succeeded byCarri Hicks
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

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 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.

Personal life

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 and Criminal Defense.[2]

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.[3]

Political career

Brooks-Jimenez ran for the state Senate in 2014, losing to incumbent Republican Ralph Shortey.[4][5] After Shortey resigned in March 2017 after being charged with child prostitution, Brooks-Jimenez declared his candidacy for the open seat.[6] He defeated Republican Joe Griffin in the special election, held on July 11, 2017.[7] His victory came as a surprise victory for the Democratic Party.[8]

Brooks-Jimenez was the first Latino member of the Senate and is one of five in the Legislature.[9] No candidates filed to run against Brooks-Jimenez in 2018 or 2022 primaries or general elections. He currently serves as Minority Caucus Chair. Brooks-Jimenez is also member of The National Association of Latino Elected Officials and the Board of Latino Legislative Leaders and was selected to be part of the New Deal Leaders in 2021. Brooks-Jimenez also founded the Oklahoma Latino Legislative Caucus in 2020.[10][11]

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.[12] He prioritized education, the economy, and infrastructure in his 2014 campaign for the Senate.[13]

Electoral history

Oklahoma Senate District 44 election, 2014[14]
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[15]
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. ^ "Michael Brooks-Jimenez Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate District 44". Michael for Oklahoma. March 21, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Hardzinski, Brian (November 4, 2014). "Republican Gains, Few Surprises: A Real-Time Recap Of Oklahoma's Midterm Election Results". KGOU. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  5. ^ O'Brien, Bill (December 20, 2015). "Keeping an eye on Michael Brooks-Jimenez". Red Dirt Report. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Dickerson, Brett (July 11, 2017). "Brooks-Jimenez wins Senate District 44 Race". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  8. ^ Resnick, Gideon (2017-07-12). "Democratic Candidates Just Pulled Off Surprise Wins In Two Oklahoma Statehouse Races". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  9. ^ Brown, Trevor (July 18, 2017). "Latino Legislators Remain Few But Represent Range of Districts". Oklahoma Watch. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Michael Brooks, Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  12. ^ "Michael Brooks-Jimenez: In Defense of Latino Immigrants". Oklahoma Watch. November 22, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  13. ^ Green, Rick (October 20, 2014). "Oklahoma state Senate District 44 race is a study in contrasts". The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  14. ^ "OK State Senate 44 2014". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  15. ^ "OK State Senate 44 - Special Election 2017". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 11, 2017.

Read other articles:

And Millions Will Die

Artikel ini sebatang kara, artinya tidak ada artikel lain yang memiliki pranala balik ke halaman ini.Bantulah menambah pranala ke artikel ini dari artikel yang berhubungan atau coba peralatan pencari pranala.Tag ini diberikan pada Maret 2023. And Millions Will DieNama alternatifAnd Millions Will Die!GenreCerita seruDitulis olehMichael FisherSutradaraLeslie H. MartinsonPemeranRichard BasehartSusan StrasbergLeslie NielsenJoseph FurstRowena WallaceMusikLaurie LewisNegara asalAustraliaAmerika Ser...

 

Candi Dadi

Candi Dadi terletak di Desa Wajak Kidul, Boyolangu, Tulungagung Tulungagung, Jawa Timur. Letak Candi Dadi tidak jauh dari lokasi Candi Cungkup, Candi Gayatri, dan Goa Selomangleng. Candi Dadi sebenarnya merupakan bagian dari kompleks percandian. Desa Wajak Kidul bagian selatan merupakan perbukitan. Pada empat puncak perbukitan tersebut masing-masing terdapat satu buah candi dan Candi Dadi ada pada puncak tertinggi. Pada puncak lain terdapat Candi Gemali, Candi Buto, dan Candi Bubrah/Wurung se...

 

Pierre Vial

French academic and Identitarian activist Not to be confused with Pedro Vial. Pierre VialPierre Vial in 2012.Born (1942-12-25) 25 December 1942 (age 81)NationalityFrenchOccupation(s)Medievalist, activist Pierre Vial (born 25 December 1942) is an academic medievalist tied to the Jean Moulin University Lyon 3. A Nouvelle Droite leader, he is the founder of the far-right, neopagan association Terre et Peuple. Biography Pierre Vial was born on 25 December 1942.[1] He was in his youth...

Adrian Jones (sculptor)

English sculptor and painter Alfred Adrian JonesBorn9 February 1845Ludlow, Shropshire, EnglandDied24 January 1938(1938-01-24) (aged 92)Chelsea, LondonNationalityBritishAlma materRoyal Veterinary CollegeKnown forSculptureNotable workPeace descending on the Quadriga of War Alfred Adrian Jones MVO (9 February 1845 – 24 January 1938) was an English sculptor and painter who specialized in depicting animals, particularly horses.[1] Before becoming a full-time artist he was ...

 

KZUM

Radio station in Lincoln, NebraskaKZUM 89.3 FM/HDLincoln, NebraskaBroadcast areaLincoln areaFrequency89.3 MHz (HD Radio)BrandingCommunity RadioProgrammingFormatVarietyOwnershipOwnerSunrise Communications, Inc.HistoryFirst air dateFebruary 14, 1978[1]Technical informationFacility ID63955ClassAERP1,500 wattsHAAT31.0 metersTransmitter coordinates40°48′47.00″N 96°42′24.00″W / 40.8130556°N 96.7066667°W / 40.8130556; -96.7066667LinksWebcastlisten liveWebs...

 

Serie B 2011-2012

Disambiguazione – Se stai cercando altri significati, vedi Serie B 2011-2012 (disambigua). Serie B 2011-2012Serie bwin 2011-2012 Competizione Serie B Sport Calcio Edizione 80ª Organizzatore Lega Serie B Date dal 27 agosto 2011al 9 giugno 2012 Luogo  Italia Partecipanti 22 Formula girone unico, play-off e play-out Risultati Vincitore Pescara(2º titolo) Altre promozioni TorinoSampdoria Retrocessioni (le squadre scritte in corsivo sono poi state reintegrate in seguito a sentenz...

Jaguar

Large cat native to the Americas For the car manufacturer, see Jaguar Cars. For other uses, see Jaguar (disambiguation). JaguarTemporal range: Middle Pleistocene – present (~500,000–0 YBP)[1] Conservation status Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[2] CITES Appendix I (CITES)[2] Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Felidae Subfamily: Pantherinae Genus: Panthera ...

 

コルク

この記事は検証可能な参考文献や出典が全く示されていないか、不十分です。出典を追加して記事の信頼性向上にご協力ください。（このテンプレートの使い方）出典検索?: コルク – ニュース · 書籍 · スカラー · CiNii · J-STAGE · NDL · dlib.jp · ジャパンサーチ · TWL（2017年4月） コルクを打ち抜いて作った瓶の栓 コルク（木栓、�...

 

تاريخ أنديز أمريكا الجنوبية

هذه المقالة بحاجة لصندوق معلومات. فضلًا ساعد في تحسين هذه المقالة بإضافة صندوق معلومات مخصص إليها. يمتد تاريخ الاستيطان البشري في منطقة الأنديز في أمريكا الجنوبية من نحو 15000 قبل الميلاد إلى يومنا هذا. تتضمن المنطقة الممتدة على 7000 كيلومتر طولًا (4300 ميل) بيئات جبلية واستوائية...

Serginho Chulapa

Questa voce sull'argomento calciatori brasiliani è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Segui i suggerimenti del progetto di riferimento. Serginho Chulapa Serginho Chulapa nel 2007 con la tuta del Santos Nazionalità  Brasile Altezza 188 cm Peso 82 kg Calcio Ruolo Allenatore (ex attaccante) Squadra  Santos (Vice) Termine carriera 1993 - giocatore CarrieraSquadre di club1 1973-1976 Marília120 (100)1977 Santos30 (17)1978-19...

 

Numbers (Woe, Is Me album)

Number(s) redirects here. For the singular and plural, see number. For other uses, see number (disambiguation). 2010 studio album by Woe, Is MeNumber[s]Studio album by Woe, Is MeReleasedAugust 30, 2010July 16, 2012 (reissue)Length28:57LabelRise, VelocityProducerCameron MizellWoe, Is Me chronology Number[s](2010) Genesi[s](2012) Singles from Number[s] [&] DelinquentsReleased: July 29, 2010 Mannequin ReligionReleased: August 20, 2010 Fame>DemiseReleased: March 21, 2011 #Vengeance...

 

中華民國國軍中的中共間諜列表

 本表是動態列表，或許永遠不會完結。歡迎您參考可靠來源來查漏補缺。 潛伏於中華民國國軍中的中共間諜列表收錄根據公開資料來源，曾潛伏於中華民國國軍、被中國共產黨聲稱或承認，或者遭中華民國政府調查審判，為中華人民共和國和中國人民解放軍進行間諜行為的人物。以下列表以現今可查知時間為準，正確的間諜活動或洩漏機密時間可能早於或晚於以下所歸�...

Emilio Cornalia

Monografia del bombice del gelso Emilio Cornalia (Milano, 21 luglio 1824 – Milano, 8 giugno 1882) è stato uno zoologo, paleontologo, naturalista ed entomologo italiano. Indice 1 Biografia 2 Catalogo descrittivo dei mammiferi osservati fino ad ora in Italia digitalizzato 3 Opere 4 Note 5 Bibliografia 6 Altri progetti 7 Collegamenti esterni Biografia Busto di Emilio Cornalia Insegnò zoologia presso l'Istituto tecnico detto di Santa Marta (poi Cattaneo), approfondendo in particolare la bacol...

 

Sand War

1963 conflict between Algeria and Morocco Not to be confused with war sand or Sand Wars. Sand WarPart of the Arab Cold War and the Cold WarDateSeptember 25, 1963[4] – February 20, 1964[5] (4 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)LocationAround the oasis towns of Tindouf and FiguigResult Military stalemate[6] The closing of the border south of Figuig, Morocco/Béni Ounif, Algeria. Morocco abandoned its attempts to control Béchar and Tindouf after OAU mediati...

 

Romulus and the Sabines (1961 film)

1961 Italian filmRomulus and the SabinesDirected byRichard PottierWritten byEdoardo AntonProduced byFilms MatignonStarringRoger MooreMylène DemongeotJean MaraisMusic byCarlo RustichelliRelease dates 15 November 1961 (1961-11-15) (Italy) 15 December 1961 (1961-12-15) (France) Running time98 minutesCountriesItaly France YugoslaviaLanguagesFrench Italian English Il ratto delle sabine (English: The Rape of the Sabines) is an Italian adventure comedy film fro...

Ádám Bodor

Ádám Bodor The native form of this personal name is Bodor Ádám. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals. Ádám Bodor (born 22 February 1936 in Cluj) is a Hungarian author of Transylvanian Hungarian origin. Life and writing Bodor was born in Romania to a staunchly anti-communist father and was himself an anti-communist. In his youth he believed in Transylvanian independence and overthrowing the Communist state.[1] At seventeen he was arrested by the Se...

 

Slave Power

Political force in the antebellum United States Part of a series onForced labour and slavery Contemporary Child Labour Child soldiers Conscription Debt Forced marriage Bride buying Child marriage Wife selling Forced prostitution Human trafficking Peonage Penal labour Contemporary Africa 21st-century jihadism Sexual slavery Wage slavery Historical Antiquity Egypt Babylonia Greece Rome Medieval Europe Ancillae Black Sea slave trade Byzantine Empire Kholop Prague slave trade Serfs History In Rus...

 

İzmir (provins)

Karta över Turkiet med İzmir markerat. İzmir är en provins i västra Turkiet. Den hade i slutet av 2014 en beräknad folkmängd på 4 113 072 invånare och har en areal på 12 012 km².[1] Provinsens huvudstad är İzmir. Referenser ^ ”Turkey: Provinces and Major Cities”. City Population. http://citypopulation.de/Turkey-C20.html. Läst 7 december 2015.  v • rTurkiets provinserAdana · Adıyaman · Afyon · Ağrı · Aksaray ...

Empedocles

5th century BC Greek philosopher For other uses, see Empedocles (disambiguation). EmpedoclesEmpedocles of AgrigentumBornc. 494 BCAkragas, SicilyDiedc. 434 BCEraPre-Socratic philosophyRegionWestern philosophyMain interestsCosmogony, BiologyNotable ideasClassical four elements: fire, air, earth and water Love and Strife as opposing physical forces Empedocles (/ɛmˈpɛdəkliːz/; Greek: Ἐμπεδοκλῆς; c. 494 – c. 434 BC, fl. 444–443 BC) was a Greek...

 

済州島四・三事件

済州島四・三事件 済州島の地図 戦争：済州島四・三事件 年月日：1948年4月〜1949年5月 場所：済州島 結果：済州島の島民虐殺・国外逃亡で人口約28万から3万人弱へ激減済州島民による韓国政府への不信済州島の大半の村に対する焼き尽くし李承晩の政権基盤固め密入国による在日韓国人の増加[1][2] 交戦勢力 アメリカ合衆国 (1948年8月まで) 韓国(1948年8月～) �...