Michele Brooks
American politician
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Michele Brooks is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 50th District. Prior to her election to the State Senate in 2014, she served as a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 17th District and was elected in 2006.[2]
Michele Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 50th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Robert D. Robbins |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Rod E. Wilt |
| Succeeded by | Parke Wentling |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Guy Brooks |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Senate Website |
Personal
Brooks graduated from the Anne Anstine Excellence in Public Services Series. Her professional experience includes being the co-founder and vice president of the Jamestown Future Foundation.
Public service career
In June 2006, Brooks was selected by the local Republican committee to replace the retiring, ten-year incumbent Rod Wilt on the ballot.[3]
Prior to her election, she served as a member of the Mercer County Commissioners.[4] She also was a member of the Jamestown Borough Council from 1996 through 2002.[5]
Brooks has served as the State Senator for the 50th district since 2015.
For the 2025-2026 Session Brooks serves on the following committees in the State Senate:[6]
- Health & Human Services (Chair)
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Vice Chair)
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
- Institutional Sustainability & Innovation
- Rules & Executive Nominations
- Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness