Winnie Brinks

Winnie Brinks
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 76th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by Roy Schmidt
Personal details
Born February 17, 1968
Mount Vernon, Washington
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Steve
Children three
Residence Grand Rapids, Michigan
Alma mater Calvin College
Occupation charity director
Website http://winniebrinks.com/

Winnie Brinks (born February 17, 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington)[1] is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Before serving in elected office, Brinks worked as an executive in a non-profit.[2] She serves on the Workforce and Talent Development, Education, Health Policy, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committees.[1]

Brinks was recruited to run after Roy Schmidt, who had previously held the seat as a Democrat, switched to the Republican Party at the filing deadline, leaving no legitimate Democratic candidate on the primary ballot. Brinks ran as a write-in candidate, exceeding the 1,000 required votes to win the primary. She then defeated Schmidt in the November general election.[3] In 2014, she was re-elected, defeating Republican challenger Donijo DeJonge.

References

  1. 1 2 "Michigan Manual 2015-2016" (PDF). state of Michigan. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  2. "Michigan's Newest Legislative Members". Michigan Capitol Confidential. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  3. Jackson, Angie (8 December 2012). "Winnie Brinks takes oath of office as Michigan's 76th District State Representative". MLive. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
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