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After years of local political involvement, Brooks ran for the [[Maine House of Representatives]] in 2014. She was unopposed in the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] primary, and faced then-independent |
After years of local political involvement, Brooks ran for the [[Maine House of Representatives]] in 2014. She was unopposed in the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] primary, and faced then-independent Mark Cayer in the general election. During the campaign, Brooks published promotional materials referring to herself with the designation "M.D."<ref name="sunjournal.com"/> Maine law prohibits anyone who is not a licensed physician from referring to themselves as "M.D." if they purport to be a physician.<ref name="sunjournal.com"/> |
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As a legislator, Brooks has pushed for single-payer health care in Maine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunjournal.com/heidi-brooks-sponsors-single-payer-health-care-bill-for-maine/|title=Heidi Brooks sponsors single-payer health care bill for Maine - Lewiston Sun Journal|date=8 May 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
As a legislator, Brooks has pushed for single-payer health care in Maine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunjournal.com/heidi-brooks-sponsors-single-payer-health-care-bill-for-maine/|title=Heidi Brooks sponsors single-payer health care bill for Maine - Lewiston Sun Journal|date=8 May 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:40, 23 April 2021
Heidi Brooks | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 61st District | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Residence(s) | Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
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| Profession | Former physician |
Heidi Brooks is an American politician and former physician currently representing Lewiston in the Maine House of Representatives.[1][2] First elected in 2014, Brooks serves on the Insurance and Financial Services Committee.[1]
Background
A native of the Lewiston-Auburn area, Brooks earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College and a medical degree from New York Medical College in 1996.[2][3] In 2004, the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine revoked her license.[3] She applied to get it back the next year, but her application was denied based on personal health issues and substance abuse.[3]
Political career
After years of local political involvement, Brooks ran for the Maine House of Representatives in 2014. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and faced then-independent Mark Cayer in the general election. During the campaign, Brooks published promotional materials referring to herself with the designation "M.D."[3] Maine law prohibits anyone who is not a licensed physician from referring to themselves as "M.D." if they purport to be a physician.[3]
As a legislator, Brooks has pushed for single-payer health care in Maine.[4]
Brooks served as the secretary of the Maine Democratic Party until 2018.[5]
References
- ^ a b Office, Clerk's. "Maine House of Representatives: Heidi E. Brooks". legislature.maine.gov.
- ^ a b "Rep. Brooks". legislature.maine.gov.
- ^ a b c d e "Candidate Brooks not a licensed doctor - Lewiston Sun Journal". 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Heidi Brooks sponsors single-payer health care bill for Maine - Lewiston Sun Journal". 8 May 2017.
- ^ "Maine Democratic Party". Maine Democratic Party.
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