John Brooks (born December 8, 1949) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York State Senate from the 8th district from 2017 to 2023.

Brooks also served in the armed services as with the Rainbow Division of the New York Army National Guard as a medic.

[2] In 2016, Brooks chose to run for the 8th Senate District seat held by Michael Venditto.

The Democratic Senate Campaign Committee and Brooks viewed Venditto as a free target despite having nothing to do with the scandal.

[6] Effective January 2019, Brooks has been named Chair of the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee.