Michele Brooks
Michele Brooks is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the Pennsylvania [Senate, District 50|50th District]. Prior to her election to the State Senate in 2014, she served as a member of Pennsylvania [House of Representatives] for the Pennsylvania [House of Representatives, District 17|17th District] and was elected in 2006.
Personal
Brooks graduated from the Anne Anstine Excellence in Public Services Series. Her professional experience includes being the co-founder and vice president of the Jamestown Future Foundation.Public service career
In June 2006, Brooks was selected by the local Republican committee to replace the retiring, ten-year incumbent Rod Wilt on the ballot.Prior to her election, she served as a member of the Mercer County Commissioners. She also was a member of the Jamestown Borough Council from 1996 through 2002.
Brooks has served as the State Senator for the 50th district since 2015.
For the 2025-2026 Session Brooks serves on the following committees in the State Senate:
- Health & Human Services
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
- Institutional Sustainability & Innovation
- Rules & Executive Nominations
- Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness