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Tanya Cook (Nebraska)
2019 - Present
2027
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Tanya Cook is a member of the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors in Nebraska, representing Subdivision 5. Cook assumed office in 2019. Cook's current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Cook ran for re-election to the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors to represent Subdivision 5 in Nebraska. Cook won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Cook is a former Democratic member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 13 from 2009 to 2017.[1] Cook did not seek re-election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2016 because she was term-limited.
Cook's political experience includes serving on the staff of Ben Nelson, the staff of Brenda Council during her runs for city council and mayor, on the Wells Fargo Bank Community Advisory Board, and on the Governor's Omaha Advisory Council for Lead Safe.
Biography
Cook earned her bachelor's degree in International Business from Georgetown University in 1986, and her M.A. in Training and Development from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1994. Her professional experience includes working as the Director of Urban Affairs in the governor's office, in the administration of former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, at the NW Ayer Advertising Agency, and as president of City Girl Communications.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2020)
General election
General election for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 5
Incumbent Tanya Cook won election in the general election for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tanya Cook (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 26,016 |
| Total votes: 26,016 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 5
Incumbent Tanya Cook advanced from the primary for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 5 on May 12, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tanya Cook (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 12,421 |
| Total votes: 12,421 | |||
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2016
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Nebraska State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 10, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016, for incumbents. Challengers were required to file by March 1, 2016.[3] Incumbent Tanya Cook did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Justin Wayne defeated Jill Brown in the Nebraska State Senate District 13 general election.[4][5]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Justin Wayne |
51.16% | 6,920 |
| Jill Brown | 48.84% | 6,605 |
| Total Votes | 13,525 | |
| Source: Nebraska Secretary of State | ||
Justin Wayne and Jill Brown defeated Jake Seeman and Mark Elworth in the Nebraska State Senate District 13 primary.[6][7]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 13 Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Justin Wayne |
44.38% | 1,929 |
| Jill Brown |
42.19% | 1,834 |
| Jake Seeman | 7.57% | 329 |
| Mark Elworth | 5.87% | 255 |
| Total Votes | 4,347 | |
2012
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2012
Cook won re-election in the 2012 election for Nebraska State Senate District 13. Cook ran unopposed in the May 15 primary election and defeated Timothy Ashford in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Nonpartisan | Tanya Cook Incumbent |
60.7% | 7,620 | |
| Nonpartisan | Timothy Ashford | 39.3% | 4,940 | |
| Total Votes | 12,560 | |||
2008
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Cook won election to the 13th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Kurt Geschwender.[10]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 13 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tanya Cook
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8,074 | |||
| Kurt Geschwender | 5,568 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Cook has been involved with the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Florence Kiwanis, Girls Incorporated Board, Leadership Omaha Alumni Association, Neighborhoods, North Omaha Commercial Club, and the Omaha Public Library Foundation Board, and the Commission for the Protection of Children.
State legislative tenure
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2020
In 2020, the Nebraska State Legislature was in session from January 8 to August 13.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 107th Legislature, 1st session from January 9 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 106th Legislature, 2nd session from January 3 to April 18.
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2017
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In 2017, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 105th Legislature, 1st session from January 4 to May 23.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 2nd session from January 6 to April 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 104th Legislature, 1st session from January 7 to May 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[11]
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2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cook served on the following committees:
| Nebraska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • General Affairs |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Urban Affairs |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: Although the Nebraska State Senate elects its members in nonpartisan elections, members of the chamber generally function along party lines when it comes to voting and caucusing. Please see Nebraska State Senate partisan affiliation for more information.
- ↑ Unicameral Update, "Senator Cooks returns to Capitol in new role," accessed January 29, 2009 (dead link)
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List for general election," accessed August 19, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secetary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed May 16, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Primary Election May 10, 2016," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of The Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 2012," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 5 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 13 2009-2017 |
Succeeded by Justin T. Wayne (D) |
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