Samra Brouk

Samra Brouk (born May 20, 1986) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Brouk is the Senator for the 55th district of the New York State Senate, based in Rochester and its eastern suburbs; her term began in January 2021.[1][2]

Samra Brouk
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 55th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byRich Funke
Personal details
Born (1986-05-20) May 20, 1986
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceRochester, New York, U.S.
EducationWilliams College (B.A.)
WebsiteCampaign website
Official website

Early career

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, Brouk held jobs at non-profits including Do Something and Chalkbeat.[3][4]

Political history

In November 2019, Brouk launched her campaign for the 55th district of the New York State Senate, running against Republican incumbent Rich Funke.[5] A month later, however, Funke chose to retire rather than seek a fourth term.[6] Brouk faced no opposition in the Democratic primary and won the general election over Republican Christopher Missick by a double-digit margin, flipping the seat.[7]

Personal life

Brouk lives in Rochester with her husband, Brian.[3]

References
  1. "Samra Brouk". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  2. WROC Staff (November 4, 2020). "Democrat Samra Brouk declares victory over Republican Christopher Missick for NYS Senate 55". Rochester First. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  3. "Meet Samra". Samra Brouk for State Senate. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  4. Tadias Staff (November 7, 2020). "Ethio-American Samra Brouk Wins New York's 55th Senate District". Tadias. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  5. WHAM (November 20, 2019). "Samra Brouk announces Democratic challenge to NYS Sen. Funke". ABC13. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  6. Juan Vazquez and Karen Dewitt (December 19, 2019). "State Senator Rich Funke won't seek re-election in 2020". WXXI News. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  7. Steve Orr (November 3, 2020). "NY Senate election results: Brouk leads Missick in 55th District". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
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