13 Facts About Michael Brooks-Jimenez

Michael Andrew Brooks-Jimenez is an American lawyer and Democratic member of the Oklahoma Senate.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez was elected in a 2017 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ralph Shortey.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez represents the 44th district, which covers parts of southern Oklahoma City.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez 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.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez established a law firm, specializing in immigration law and Criminal Defense.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez is a Catholic and attends St James Catholic Church.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez ran for the state Senate in 2014, losing to incumbent Republican Ralph Shortey.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez defeated Republican Joe Griffin in the special election, held on July 11,2017.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez's victory came as a surprise victory for the Democratic Party.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez was the first Latino member of the Senate and is one of five in the Legislature.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez is 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.

Michael 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.

Michael Brooks-Jimenez prioritized education, the economy, and infrastructure in his 2014 campaign for the Senate.