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Zachary Cook
Zachary Cook (Republican Party) was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 56. He assumed office in 2009. He left office on December 31, 2022.
Cook (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 56. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Cook earned his B.A from the University of New Mexico, his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and his J.D. from the University of New Mexico. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Cook was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee
- Local Government, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Committee
- Rules and Order of Business Committee
2019-2020
Cook was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government, Elections, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government, Elections and Indian Affairs |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Water Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Water Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Order of Business |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| New Mexico committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer and Public Affairs |
| • Enrolling and Engrossing - B |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Zachary Cook did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Zachary Cook defeated Laura Childress in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zachary Cook (R) | 65.9 | 7,648 |
| Laura Childress (D) | 34.1 | 3,951 | ||
| Total votes: 11,599 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56
Laura Childress advanced from the Democratic primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laura Childress | 100.0 | 1,489 | |
| Total votes: 1,489 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Zachary Cook advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zachary Cook | 100.0 | 3,401 |
| Total votes: 3,401 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Zachary Cook won election in the general election for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zachary Cook (R) | 100.0 | 6,646 |
| Total votes: 6,646 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Zachary Cook advanced from the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zachary Cook | 100.0 | 1,762 |
| Total votes: 1,762 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Zachary Cook ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 general election.[2][3]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 56, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Zachary Cook Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 7,672 | |
| Total Votes | 7,672 | |||
| Source: New Mexico Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Zachary Cook ran unopposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 Republican primary.[4]
| New Mexico House of Representatives District 56, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Zachary Cook Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Mexico House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 4, 2014. Incumbent Zachary Cook defeated Jim Lowrance in the Republican primary. Cook was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Zachary Cook Incumbent |
64% | 1,377 |
| Jim Lowrance | 36% | 773 |
| Total Votes | 2,150 | |
2012
Cook ran for re-election in 2012. He ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zachary Cook Incumbent |
100% | 7,721 | |
| Total Votes | 7,721 | |||
2010
Cook won re-election to District 56 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| New Mexico House of Representatives General Election, District 56 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Zachary Cook (R)
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5,620 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
In an article with the Albuquerque Journal, Cook said he ran for re-election for the following reasons:[1]
- Excerpt: "I’m running for office because I believe New Mexico’s best days are in front of it. While I’m proud of my record in the Legislature, there is still a lot to be done. I want to be part of the solution that makes our state No. 1 in jobs and economic growth. Part of that is improving our education system and giving our young people they skills they need to compete in today’s economy. This state is my home and I’m willing to do whatever I can to make it the best place to live for this and future generations."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 18 to February 17.
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2021
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In 2021, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 20.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 21 to February 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature was in session from January 15 through March 16.
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2018
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In 2018, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 16 through February 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 17 through March 18, 2018.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 20 through March 21.[10]
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 21 through February 20.[10]
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 15 to March 16.[10]
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2012
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In 2012, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 17 through February 16.[10]
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2011
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In 2011, the 50th New Mexico State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 18 through March 19.[11]
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.abqjournal.com, "House District 56 (R) – Zach J. Cook (i)," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 general election contest/candidate list," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List," accessed March 10, 2016
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 3, 2014," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico State Legislature, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed May 13, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "2010 General Election results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 New Mexico Legislature, "Session dates," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014 (Archived)
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| Preceded by - |
New Mexico House of Representatives District 56 2009-2022 |
Succeeded by Harlan Vincent (R) |
