| 词条 | Michael Brooks-Jimenez |
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| honorific-prefix = | name = Michael Brooks-Jimenez | honorific-suffix = | image = Michael Brooks-Jimenez.jpg | alt = | state_senate = Oklahoma | district = 44th | term_start = July 11, 2017 | term_end = | predecessor = Ralph Shortey | successor = | prior_term = | birth_name = Michael Brooks-Jimenez | birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date|44|2014|08|27}} | birth_place = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = | citizenship = | nationality = | party = Democratic | otherparty = | spouse = Jessica | children = 2 | residence = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | education = Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma College of Law | alma_mater = | occupation = | religion = }} Michael 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. BiographyBrooks-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.[1] Political CareerBrooks-Jimenez ran for the state Senate in 2014, losing to incumbent Ralph Shortey.[2][3] After Shortey resigned in March 2017 after being charged with child prostitution, Brooks-Jimenez declared his candidacy for the open seat.[4] He defeated Republican Joe Griffin in the special election, held on July 11, 2017.[5] 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.[6] No candidates filed to run against Brooks-Jimenez in 2018.[7] Personal lifeBrooks-Jimenez and his wife, Jessica Martinez-Brooks, have 2 children; Joaquin and Lucy.[8] He is a Catholic and attends St. James Catholic Church.[9] Political positionsBrooks-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{{Election box begin no change | title=Oklahoma Senate District 44 election, 2014[12]}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change||party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Ralph Shortey |votes = 5,418 |percentage = 51.69 }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change| |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Michael Brooks-Jimenez |votes = 4,384 |percentage = 41.82 }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change| |party = Nonpartisan |candidate = Constance Fawcett |votes = 680 |percentage = 6.49 }}{{Election box total no change| |votes = 10,482 |percentage = 100.00 |change = }}{{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change | title=Oklahoma Senate District 44 special election, 2017[13]}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change| |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Michael Brooks-Jimenez |votes = 1,975 |percentage = 54.57 }}{{Election box candidate with party link no change| |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Joe Griffin |votes = 1,644 |percentage = 45.43 }}{{Election box total no change| |votes = 3,619 |percentage = 100.00 |change = }}{{Election box end}} References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.reddirtreport.com/election-central/rise-dist-44-candidate-michael-brooks-jimenez-seeks-be-strong-dem-voice-senate|title=ON THE RISE: Dist. 44 candidate Michael Brooks-Jimenez seeks to be strong Dem voice in the Senate|last1=Griffin|last2=O'Brien|first1=Andrew W.|first2=Bill|newspaper=Red Dirt Report|date=August 27, 2014|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://kgou.org/post/republican-gains-few-surprises-real-time-recap-oklahomas-midterm-election-results|title=Republican Gains, Few Surprises: A Real-Time Recap Of Oklahoma's Midterm Election Results|author=Hardzinski, Brian|publisher=KGOU|date=November 4, 2014|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.reddirtreport.com/red-dirt-politics/keeping-eye-michael-brooks-jimenez|title=Keeping an eye on Michael Brooks-Jimenez|author=O'Brien, Bill|newspaper=Red Dirt Report|date=December 20, 2015|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://kfor.com/2017/03/21/oklahoma-attorney-announces-he-is-running-for-ralph-shorteys-state-senate-seat/|title=Two politicians announce plans to run for Ralph Shortey’s state Senate seat|author=Franklin, Dallas|publisher=Oklahoma's News 4|date=March 23, 2017|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://freepressokc.com/brooks-jimenez-wins-senate-district-44-race/|title=Brooks-Jimenez wins Senate District 44 Race|author=Dickerson, Brett|newspaper=Oklahoma City Free Press|date=July 11, 2017|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://oklahomawatch.org/2017/07/18/latino-legislators-remain-few-but-represent-range-of-districts/|title=Latino Legislators Remain Few But Represent Range of Districts|author=Brown, Trevor|publisher=Oklahoma Watch|date=July 18, 2017|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 7. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/photovideo/slideshows/meet-the-already-elected-to-legislature-learn-more-about-record/collection_bf152800-4254-11e8-b781-9b1763f9ba3d.html |title=Meet the 20 already 'elected' to 2019 Legislature, learn more about record-breaking candidate filing in Oklahoma |date=April 17, 2018 |newspaper=Tulsa World |access-date=May 25, 2018 }} 8. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/152311/michael-brooks-jimenez|title=Michael Brooks-Jimenez's Biography|publisher=Project VoteSmart|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://michaelforoklahoma.com/michael-brooks-jimenez-announces-candidacy-oklahoma-state-senate-district-44/|title=Michael Brooks-Jimenez Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate District 44|publisher=Michael for Oklahoma|date=March 21, 2017|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=http://oklahomawatch.org/2016/11/22/michael-brooks-jimenez-in-defense-of-latino-immigrants/|title=Michael Brooks-Jimenez: In Defense of Latino Immigrants|publisher=Oklahoma Watch|date=November 22, 2016|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/article/5358423|title=Oklahoma state Senate District 44 race is a study in contrasts|author=Green, Rick|newspaper=The Oklahoman|date=October 20, 2014|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=793799|title=OK State Senate 44 2014|publisher=Our Campaigns|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=830242|title=OK State Senate 44 - Special Election 2017|publisher=Our Campaigns|accessdate=October 11, 2017}} External links
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