Samra Brouk | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 55th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Rich Funke |
Personal details | |
Born | Rochester,New York,U.S. | May 20,1986
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Rochester,New York,U.S. |
Education | Williams College (B.A.) |
Website | Campaign website Official website |
Samra Brouk (born May 20,1986) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat,Brouk has represented the 55th district of the New York State Senate,which is based in Rochester and its eastern suburbs,since January 2021. [1]
The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants,Brouk was born and raised in Rochester and nearby Pittsford. After graduating from Williams College and serving in the Peace Corps, [2] Brouk held jobs at non-profits including DoSomething and Chalkbeat. [3]
In November 2019,Brouk launched her campaign for the 55th district of the New York State Senate,running against Republican incumbent Rich Funke. [4] A month later,however,Funke chose to retire rather than seek a fourth term. [5] Brouk faced no opposition in the Democratic primary and won the general election over Republican Christopher Missick,winning 57% of the vote to his 42%,flipping the seat. [6]
Brouk is currently the chair of the Mental Health Committee,and she is a member of the Aging Committee,the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee,the Education Committee,the Elections Committee,the Health Committee,and the Women's Issues Committee. [7]
Brouk lives in Rochester with her husband,Brian.