Chris Brooks (politician)

Chris Brooks
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 10th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2016
Preceded by Shelly M. Shelton
Personal details
Born 1972 (age 45–46)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Michelle White
Children 3
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada

Christopher Lee Brooks (born 1972) is a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly. He represents the 10th district, which covers parts of the central Las Vegas Valley.

Biography

Brooks was born in 1972 in Las Vegas. He has worked for a variety of electrical and energy companies, and currently serves as Managing Principal of Brooks Consulting, a position he has held since 2016.[1]

Brooks ran for the Assembly in 2016 for the seat held by Republican Shelly M. Shelton.[2] He defeated German Castellanos in the Democratic primary and Shelton in the general election.[3]

Personal life

Brooks has three children: Arielle, Alan, and Calvin, and two grandchildren; he is married to Michelle White.[1]

Political positions

Brooks supports a $15 minimum wage.[4] He received a 100% rating from Nevada Advocates for Planned Parenthood Affiliates and a 0% rating from the National Rifle Association.[5]

Electoral history

Nevada Assembly District 10 Democratic primary, 2016[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Brooks 1,468 71.6%
Democratic German Castellanos 583 28.4%
Total votes 2,051 100.0%
Nevada Assembly District 10 election, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Brooks 10,910 63.5%
Republican Shelly M. Shelton 6,273 36.5%
Total votes 17,183 100.0%

References

  1. 1 2 "Chris Brooks' Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Democratic energy consultant Chris Brooks runs for Assembly". KNTV. November 17, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  3. ↑ Messerly, Megan (January 30, 2017). "Freshman Orientation: Democratic Assemblyman Chris Brooks". The Nevada Independent. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  4. ↑ Taylor, F. Andrew (May 27, 2016). "Assembly District 10". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Chris Brooks's Ratings and Endorsements". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ "NV State Assembly 10 - D Primary 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ "NV State Assembly 10 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
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