Thomas Cook (Pennsylvania congressional candidate)
Thomas Cook (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Cook completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Thomas Cook earned a high school diploma from Boston College High School, a bachelor's degree from Brandeis University in 1976, and a graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1992. His career experience includes working as an IT project manager.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dwight Evans (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3
Sheila Armstrong (R) and Alexander Schnell (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3 on May 19, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Thomas Cook completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cook's responses.
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- Affordability is on the ballot. Groceries like beef, coffee, and even bananas all have had dramatic prices increases in the past year. Tariffs played a role and only last November did the Administration roll back these tariffs when they realized the price increases. You do not tariff what you do not produce! Utility bills are skyrocketing and again a tariff on copper by this Administration. 40% on finished copper goods and we only produce a little copper in Arizona. Copper is used by all utilities. Higher prices add to higher utility bills! Copper is also used in the housing industry in wiring and adds to cost of new and used homes and used in electric vehicles and adds to their cost to us. Affordable education is a priority.
- Good paying jobs! AI has devastated entry level jobs for Millennials', Gen Z's, and GenX. National unemployment is around 4.3% but our younger generations are experiencing 10% unemployment trying to enter the job market. We need more jobs for our younger job seekers. Also, federal workers need their jobs back that were egregiously taken away with federal employees fired by DOGE and this Administration. I will fight for these jobs!
- Government should be giving citizens a helping hand but not a hand out. I believe as a Moderate Democrat that immigration should be fair and legal with closed borders but opportunity for all outside U.S.A. to apply for citizenship legally and through proper legal channels. Citizens should be freely allowed to protest the present Administration's sweeping immigration policy but peacefully. ICE should not be allowed to tear gas peaceful demonstrations.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 25, 2026
