Eric Brooks
Eric Brooks (Republican Party) is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 45. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Brooks (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 45. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eric Brooks was born in Beckley, West Virginia. Brooks earned a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1994. His career experience includes working in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Brooks has been affiliated with the NRA and the West Virginia Citizen Defense League.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Brooks was assigned to the following committees:
- House Government Organization Committee
- Jails and Prisons
- Political Subdivisions
- Technology & Infrastructure Committee
Elections
2024
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2024
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Incumbent Eric Brooks won election in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Brooks (R) | 100.0 | 4,951 | |
| Total votes: 4,951 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Incumbent Eric Brooks advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Brooks | 100.0 | 1,535 | |
| Total votes: 1,535 | ||||
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Endorsements
Brooks received the following endorsements.
- Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia
- Citizens for West Virginia Election Integrity
- Conservative Political Action Coalition
- Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia
- National Rifle Association
- West Virginia Farm PAC
- West Virginia Freedom Caucus
- West Virginia Health Freedom PAC
- West Virginia Home Builders Association
- West Virginia Republican Assembly
- West Virginians for Life PAC
2022
See also: West Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Eric Brooks defeated Christian Martine in the general election for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Brooks (R) | 65.1 | 2,516 | |
| Christian Martine (D) | 34.9 | 1,349 | ||
| Total votes: 3,865 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Christian Martine defeated Joseph Golden and Kevin Walker in the Democratic primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christian Martine | 48.1 | 367 | |
| Joseph Golden | 34.9 | 266 | ||
| Kevin Walker | 17.0 | 130 | ||
| Total votes: 763 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45
Eric Brooks defeated Ron Hedrick in the Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Brooks | 51.9 | 594 | |
| Ron Hedrick | 48.1 | 551 | ||
| Total votes: 1,145 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Eric Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brooks' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born and raised in the coalfields of southern West Virginia. My dad was a coal miner, and my mom is retired from the Board of Education. My wife, Jennifer, and I have been married for nearly 30 years, and we have three wonderful adult children and one grandchild. I graduated from WVU with a degree in Sociology (Criminal Justice) in 1994 and began my career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1995. I retired in July of 2021 with 26-plus years of service. I have been blessed to serve the citizens of the 45th District since 2022.
- I want to work to transform the educational system in West Virginia. We are in the middle of the pack as a state when it comes to money spent per student. However, we are routinely 45th-50th in achievement. Our taxpayers simply are not getting the bang for their buck. We can and must do better. Our students deserve the best education possible. I believe in providing the most options possible for our parents and their children when it comes to their education.
- We have made tremendous strides in lowering the taxes on our citizens and our businesses, but we still have a long way to go. We need to completely eliminate the onerous business inventory tax. By doing so, it will allow us, as a state, to hit the triggers in current law that will continue to reduce our personal income tax rates for our citizens.
- We need to lure more businesses (and jobs) into West Virginia. I want to do more to provide “site ready” locations for industries looking to move into our state. Investments in our infrastructure now will pay tremendous benefits down the road.
Education, taxes and jobs.
Always having the best interests of your constituents in mind when casting your vote.
That I cared for my people.
The assassination attempt on President Reagan. I was around 9 years old.
Maintenance man at Beckley West Apartments. I worked there for approximately 7 months.
Bringing industry and jobs into out state and transforming how we educate our children.
The state doesn’t “have” money. It’s the taxpayers money. Transparency to those who pay the bills is paramount.
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2022
Eric Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brooks' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Eric Brooks and I’m a Republican running for the House of Delegates in the 45th District.
- Pro-Life
- Pro-2nd Amendment
- Pro-School Choice
Advancing School Choice and reforming West Virginia’s Tax Policy.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. A special session began on September 30 and adjourned on October 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 |
Officeholder West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 12, 2022
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Carl Martin (R) |
West Virginia House of Delegates District 45 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
