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Kevin Cooke
Kevin Cooke (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 18. He assumed office on January 11, 2011. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Cooke (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 9, 2020.
Biography
Cooke graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in sport studies. Cooke's career experience includes working as a famer, the owner of a real estate and investment company, and the associate athletic director at Shorter University. He previously worked in law enforcement.[1][2]
Elections
2020
See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2020
Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Marjorie Taylor Greene defeated Kevin Van Ausdal (Unofficially withdrew) in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) | 74.7 | 229,827 |
 | Kevin Van Ausdal (D) (Unofficially withdrew) | 25.3 | 77,798 | |
| Total votes: 307,625 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Marjorie Taylor Greene defeated John Cowan in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marjorie Taylor Greene | 57.1 | 43,813 |
 | John Cowan | 42.9 | 32,982 | |
| Total votes: 76,795 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Kevin Van Ausdal advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Van Ausdal | 100.0 | 26,615 |
| Total votes: 26,615 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marjorie Taylor Greene | 40.3 | 43,892 |
| ✔ | | John Cowan | 21.0 | 22,862 |
 | John Barge | 8.8 | 9,619 | |
 | Clayton Fuller | 6.8 | 7,433 | |
 | Bill Hembree | 6.4 | 6,988 | |
 | Kevin Cooke | 6.2 | 6,699 | |
 | Matt Laughridge | 5.7 | 6,220 | |
 | Ben Bullock | 3.6 | 3,883 | |
 | Andy Gunther | 1.1 | 1,220 | |
| Total votes: 108,816 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Perkins (R)
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Kevin Cooke defeated Pat Rhudy in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Cooke (R) | 74.2 | 13,566 |
| Pat Rhudy (D) | 25.8 | 4,714 | ||
| Total votes: 18,280 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 18
Pat Rhudy advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 18 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pat Rhudy | 100.0 | 968 | |
| Total votes: 968 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Kevin Cooke advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 18 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Cooke | 100.0 | 3,514 |
| Total votes: 3,514 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Kevin Cooke ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 18 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kevin Cooke Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,474 | |
| Total Votes | 16,474 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Kevin Cooke ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 18 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kevin Cooke Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Patricia L. "Pat" Rhudy was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Kevin C. Cooke was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rhudy was defeated by Cooke in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Cooke Incumbent |
74.1% | 8,584 | |
| Democratic | Pat Rhudy | 25.9% | 3,007 | |
| Total Votes | 11,591 | |||
2012
Cooke ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 18. Cooke ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Pat Rhudy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10] Cooke defeated Pat Rhudy in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Cooke Incumbent |
70.8% | 12,181 | |
| Democratic | Pat Rhudy | 29.2% | 5,020 | |
| Total Votes | 17,201 | |||
2010
Cooke had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 18 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Cooke (R)
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9,523 | 100.0% | ||
He defeated Gerald Pilgrim in the July 20 primary.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 18 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Cooke
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2,664 | 53.4% | ||
| Gerald Pilgrim | 2,329 | 46.6% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kevin Cooke did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Cooke's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
Energy
- Excerpt: "I am hopeful that America will be energy independent in this generation and I want to be a part of seeing Georgia lead the way in that effort. An unhealthy dependence on foreign oil from nations and regimes intent on our destruction not only affects our economy, but also our national security."
Federalism and the 10th Amendment
- Excerpt: "The state of Georgia is a sovereign government. Our federal government has overstepped its Constitutional authority time and time again for over 100 years. It is a necessity that we, the state of Georgia, reclaim the rights of the state and the people from the federal government."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "The American Healthcare system is broken. Although rising costs negatively affect every citizen, Obama care is not the answer. A free market system which allows competition, but does not require citizens to purchase a product is a better, constitutional approach. I am committed to supporting Georgia’s fight against this legislation and will actively oppose efforts by the federal government to usurp the state’s sovereignty."
Helping Small Businesses Grow and Create New Jobs
- Excerpt: "An over regulated, hyper-intrusive government would not only kill jobs and force companies overseas, but it also reduces the number of start-up companies bringing jobs to our state. I am unwavering in my commitment to keep the state government out of your business so your business can grow and expand."
Immigration Reform
- Excerpt: "It is my hope that the federal government will reclaim its Constitutional responsibility to secure our borders and police our immigration. In the meantime, I will support bills that serve a primary function of government- to protect our residents physically and financially from the burden of illegal residents."
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cooke was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee, Vice Chairman
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice chair |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cooke served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice chair |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cooke served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cooke served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Regulated Industries |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Kevin Cooke 2020 campaign website, "Meet Kevin," accessed April 26, 2020
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives, "Kevin Cooke," accessed April 26, 2020
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ kevincooke.org, "Issues," accessed September 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mark Butler (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 18 2011 - 2021 |
Succeeded by Tyler Smith (R) |
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