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Tanya Cook (California)

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Tanya Cook
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Democratic Party

Candidate, California State Assembly District 70

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November 3, 2026

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Tanya Cook (Democratic Party) is running for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 70. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Cook completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tanya Cook was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Cook studied at Cypress College.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for California State Assembly District 70

Tanya Cook is running in the general election for California State Assembly District 70 on November 3, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

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Candidate Connection

Tanya Cook completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cook's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’m originally from Honolulu, HI. As the daughter of Naval father I spent my early years moving up and down the east and west coasts, eventually settling in Orange County. I have lived in Garden Grove for over 35 years. I’m a single mother to four incredible kids. I am currently president of the Garden Grove High School Aquatics. I spent 13 years in construction prior to starting my own businesses. I’m CEO and founder of Aloha Mobile Notary and Plumeria Lane Events & Weddings. As a mother of a son with autism and lifelong health conditions who depends on an IEP, I will fight to protect to his and many other students continued access to 504 and Individual Edication Plans. All children deserve fair, equal, and accommodating access to education.
  • Protecting Reproductive Freedom
  • Protecting students rights
  • Pro-Gun Reform.
Bodily Autonomy & Reproductive Freedom, Voting Rights Protection, Pro-Public Education, Pro-Gun Reform, LGBTQAI+ Rights, Protecting Immigrants Rights
Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Bernie Sanders
Honest. Accountable. Resilient. Compassion. Respect.
Integrity. Honesty. Compassion.
Upholding the integrity of this office by listening and putting constituents first.
My compassion and empathy for others and my sense of humor.
The Challenger Spaceshuttle Explosion. I was nine years old
Taco Bell, approximately four years
The Green Mile
The axolotl song.
It’s not a current struggle but it was the biggest hurdle I had to overcome. I was homeless with a toddler and an infant, we slept in our car, stayed in a motel on a government issued motel voucher, finally got an apartment with the assistance of an program that helps single parents. I have now owned my own home for over five years. I could not get here without childcare assistance, food stamps and medi-cal.
Bernie Sanders, Jasmine Crocket and AOC
Yes, US Congress
Why did the pilgrims pants fall down? Because he wore his belt on his hat.
A compassionate resolution to assist homeless persons to becoming self sufficient. Including access to SSRIs, sober living, hygiene, and life skills.
I absolutely support full transparency. As taxpayers, we should have access to where our tax dollars are going.

No one is above the law, all government officials most certainty be held accountable for their actions and decisions.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 1, 2025


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