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A.J. Cooper
A.J. Cooper (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 15-Position 2. Cooper lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Elections
2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2
Incumbent Jeremie Dufault defeated A.J. Cooper in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeremie Dufault (R) | 59.1 | 27,313 |
| A.J. Cooper (D) | 40.8 | 18,873 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 46,218 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2
Incumbent Jeremie Dufault and A.J. Cooper advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremie Dufault (R) | 68.1 | 16,691 |
| ✔ | A.J. Cooper (D) | 31.8 | 7,782 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 24,507 | |||
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2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2
Jeremie Dufault defeated A.J. Cooper in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremie Dufault (R) | 77.9 | 20,275 |
| A.J. Cooper (D) | 22.1 | 5,748 | ||
| Total votes: 26,023 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2
Jeremie Dufault and A.J. Cooper defeated incumbent David Taylor and Mario Martinez in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremie Dufault (R) | 45.7 | 8,270 |
| ✔ | A.J. Cooper (D) | 26.0 | 4,702 | |
 | David Taylor (R) | 23.2 | 4,188 | |
| Mario Martinez (Independent) | 5.1 | 925 | ||
| Total votes: 18,085 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent David Taylor defeated AJ Cooper in the Washington House of Representatives, District 15-Position 2 general election.[1]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 15-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Taylor Incumbent |
60.21% | 21,926 | |
| Democratic | AJ Cooper | 39.79% | 14,491 | |
| Total Votes | 36,417 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
AJ Cooper and incumbent David Taylor defeated Dave Kearby in the Washington House of Representatives District 15-Position 2 top two primary.[2][3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 15-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | AJ Cooper |
30.98% | 4,033 | |
| Republican | David Taylor Incumbent |
38.11% | 4,962 | |
| Republican | Dave Kearby | 30.91% | 4,025 | |
| Total Votes | 13,020 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
A.J. Cooper did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Cooper's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Education Education is not only important to parents, but important to society as whole. Populations with higher levels of education enjoy better health, are more inclusive, and higher per capita income. I will ensure teachers have the resources to provide an equitable and inclusive quality education. Environment My goal will be to move Washington into the future. Technology is moving fast with improvements in water sterilization and renewable energy sources. I will also protect the families of the lower valley, and work towards cleaning and preventing any further pollution of the Valley's water. Economy & Jobs Job security is more important than ever. Education and training is paramount as Washington leads the way into a greener economy. I will push to implement an improved WorkSource program, paid sick leave, and living wages. Women's Rights If elected I will push for harsher punishment of first degree rapists, protect women's right to quality healthcare, and equal pay. I will also vote yes to accommodate pregnant women in the workplace.[4] |
” |
| —AJ Cooper[5] | ||
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote AJ Cooper, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
