Patty Pansing Brooks

Patty Pansing Brooks (born September 30, 1958) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 28th district. Elected in November 2014, she assumed office on January 7, 2015.

Early life and education

Pansing Brooks was born on September 30, 1958, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

2022 special and regular congressional elections

On November 15, 2021, Pansing Brooks launched a campaign to represent Nebraska's 1st congressional district in the 2022 election. The incumbent, Republican Jeff Fortenberry, resigned from office on March 31, 2022, following a felony conviction. Fortenberry's resignation necessitated a special election, for which the Nebraska Democratic Party selected Pansing Brooks as its nominee. She faced Republican nominee Mike Flood in the special election, which she lost with 47.31% of the vote. She subsequently faced Flood again in the regular election in November 2022 and also lost.

Personal life In 1982, Pansing Brooks married Loel P. Brooks. She has three children.