Martin Brook
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Martin Brook (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 7, 2018.
Biography
Brook received a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1987, a master's degree in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University in 1988, and a J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1996. Brook began working as an attorney in labor and employment law in 1996. He was a trustee of the Bloomfield Hills School Board of Education from 2005 to 2011, also serving as the board's president. His affiliations also include the Michigan Bar Association, American Payroll Association, Bloomfield Hills Schools Forensics Boosters, and the Michigan State University Alumni Board of Directors.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Michigan's 9th Congressional District election, 2018
General election
Andy Levin defeated Candius Stearns, Andrea Kirby, and John McDermott in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on November 6, 2018.
General election
Democratic primary election
Andy Levin defeated Ellen Lipton and Martin Brook in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 7, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Candius Stearns advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 9 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
2018
Brook answered the question, "What is your political philosophy?" on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form. Below is his response:
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I first ran for office to serve my community on my local public school board. I am running for office now to serve my community again, but this time in Congress. I do not seek a career in Congress. Instead, I seek the opportunity to go there and solve problems. I will do that first by running a campaign and being a Representative who focuses on people and issues instead of dollars and fundraising. The money chase is getting worse every year and it is corroding our democracy. We must end pay-to-play, dialing-for-dollars, the trading of large gifts for political favors, and the undue influence of PACs to restore trust in Congress and get it working for people again.[2]
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He also added the following:
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I believe our Congress should adhere to the following Greek Proverb: Societies grow great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in. I am running to bring this sensibility to Congress.[2]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on May 10, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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