Michael Brooks (Oklahoma)
2017 - Present
2026
8
Compensation
$47,500/year
$174/day
June 28, 2022
Michael Brooks (Democratic Party) is a member of theOklahoma State Senate, representingDistrict 44. He assumed office on July 25, 2017. His current term ends on November 18, 2026.
Brooks (Democratic Party) won re-election to theOklahoma State Senate to representDistrict 44 outright in the Democratic primary onJune 28, 2022, after the Democratic primary and general election were canceled.
Biography
Brooks' professional experience includes working as an attorney. He earned his bachelor's from Oklahoma State University and his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Brooks was assigned to the following committees:
- Administrative Rules Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Business and Commerce Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Public Safety Committee
- Retirement and Insurance Committee
- Joint Appropriations and Budget Committee
- Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency
2021-2022
Brooks was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Public Safety Committee
- Retirement and Insurance Committee
2019-2020
Brooks was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Retirement and Insurance Committee
- Senate Public Safety Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2022
Democratic primary election
The primary election was canceled.Michael Brooks (D) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. IncumbentMichael Brooks won election in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 44.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 44
IncumbentMichael Brooks advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 44 on June 26, 2018.
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2017
Aspecial election for the position ofOklahoma State Senate District 44 was held on July 11, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 3, 2017.[2]
The seat was vacant followingRalph Shortey's (R) resignation. On March 16, 2017, Shortey was charged with engaging in prostitution, engaging in prostitution within 1,000 feet of a church, and transporting a minor for prostitution.[3] He resigned from the state Senate on March 22, 2017.[4]
Michael Brooks (D) defeatedJoe Griffin (R) in the general election, flipping the seat from Republican control to Democratic control. Brooks earned 54.6 percent of the vote.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 44, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Brooks | 54.6% | 1,975 | |
| Republican | Joe Griffin | 45.4% | 1,644 | |
| Total Votes | 3,619 | |||
| Source:Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2022 | Oklahoma State Senate District 44 | Won primary | $122,802 | $103,501 |
| Grand total | $122,802 | $103,501 | ||
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2024
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In 2024, theOklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 30. Special sessions took place on January 29, 2024 and on July 15, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, theOklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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In 2022, theOklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, theOklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, theOklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 3 to May 22.
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2019
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In 2019, theOklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 4 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 56thOklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the 56thOklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 6 through May 26. The legislature began a special session on September 25. The session ended on November 17. The legislature began another special session on December 18, which adjourned on December 22.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑michaelforoklahoma.com, "About Michael Brooks-Jimenez," accessed September 21, 2017
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "State Senator District 44 Special Election," accessed March 30, 2017
- ↑KFOR, "Oklahoma law allows Sen. Ralph Shortey to keep his state retirement even if convicted of prostitution with a minor," March 16, 2017
- ↑News OK, "Oklahoma Sen. Shortey resigns after being charged," March 22, 2017
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "OFFICIAL RESULTS," August 3, 2017
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| Preceded by - | Oklahoma State Senate District 44 2017-Present | Succeeded by - |
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