David Brolin
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A Republican for 17 years, Brolin switched parties in 1990, while in Italy, due to his dissatisfaction with President Bush. Back at home, in 2002, he suddenly became an important political figure due to his popularity as retired Lt. General, being asked for endorsements every now and then. In 2006, he decided to throw his hat to the ring and attempted to become Attorney General, unsuccesfully challenging Drew Edmonson for the Democratic nomination. | A Republican for 17 years, Brolin switched parties in 1990, while in Italy, due to his dissatisfaction with President Bush. Back at home, in 2002, he suddenly became an important political figure due to his popularity as retired Lt. General, being asked for endorsements every now and then. In 2006, he decided to throw his hat to the ring and attempted to become Attorney General, unsuccesfully challenging Drew Edmonson for the Democratic nomination. | ||
| - | Back to the University, Brolin decided to stay away from politics for a few years until conservative John Dunn asked him to be his running mate in the 2010 Heartlands elections. Excited with the opportunity, he accepted, and campaigned around the region for Dunn. However, due to the death of his wife, Elizabeth, he withdrew some weeks before election day, handing [[Davis Jefferson]] the win. | + | Back to the University, Brolin decided to stay away from politics for a few years until conservative Democrat John Dunn asked him to be his running mate in the 2010 Heartlands elections. Excited with the opportunity, he accepted, and campaigned around the region for Dunn. However, due to the death of his wife, Elizabeth, he withdrew some weeks before election day, handing [[Davis Jefferson]] the win. |
In late 2011, a special election for the Mayorship of Tulsa was held, with the retirement and resignment of Kathy Taylor. A ''Draft Brolin'' movement began, and despite declining several times to run, he finally entered the race and won in a succesful write-in campaign. He's been serving Tulsa since then. | In late 2011, a special election for the Mayorship of Tulsa was held, with the retirement and resignment of Kathy Taylor. A ''Draft Brolin'' movement began, and despite declining several times to run, he finally entered the race and won in a succesful write-in campaign. He's been serving Tulsa since then. | ||
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| 39th Mayor of Tulsa | ||||
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| In Office: 2011 - Present | ||||
| Preceded by | Kathy Taylor | |||
| Succeeded by | Incumbent | |||
| Heartland DNC Candidate for Lt. Governor Ran with John Dunn | ||||
| In Office: 2010 | ||||
| Preceded by | Regionalization | |||
| Succeeded by | TBD | |||
| Member of United States Army Lt. General | ||||
| In Office: 1972 - 2002 | ||||
| Preceded by | N/A | |||
| Succeeded by | N/A | |||
| Born | July 6, 1950 Tulsa, Oklahoma | |||
| Political Party | Republican (1973 - 1990) Democrat (1990 - Present) | |||
| Spouse | Elizabeth Brolin (deceased) | |||
| Profession | {{{Profession}}} | |||
| Children | {{{Children}}} | |||
| Religion | United Methodist | |||
David Brolin is a Democratic politician, currently serving as Mayor of Tulsa, and a former candidate for Lt. Governor of the Heartland Region. He served in the US Army for 30 years, reaching the position of Lt. General.
Biography & Army Career
Brolin was born to Andrew and Sarah Brolin in 1950 at Tulsa, Oklahoma. He'd spent most of his childhood living with his parents at his homecity, and would join the U.S. Army in 1972. He served in the Vietnam War and several Middle-East conflicts.
In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of Lt. General, and was seen as a potential future 4-star General. However, he decided to retire in 2002 to teach History at the University of Tulsa.
Political Career
A Republican for 17 years, Brolin switched parties in 1990, while in Italy, due to his dissatisfaction with President Bush. Back at home, in 2002, he suddenly became an important political figure due to his popularity as retired Lt. General, being asked for endorsements every now and then. In 2006, he decided to throw his hat to the ring and attempted to become Attorney General, unsuccesfully challenging Drew Edmonson for the Democratic nomination.
Back to the University, Brolin decided to stay away from politics for a few years until conservative Democrat John Dunn asked him to be his running mate in the 2010 Heartlands elections. Excited with the opportunity, he accepted, and campaigned around the region for Dunn. However, due to the death of his wife, Elizabeth, he withdrew some weeks before election day, handing Davis Jefferson the win.
In late 2011, a special election for the Mayorship of Tulsa was held, with the retirement and resignment of Kathy Taylor. A Draft Brolin movement began, and despite declining several times to run, he finally entered the race and won in a succesful write-in campaign. He's been serving Tulsa since then.
