Biography
David Cook is a Republican former state representative running for the Arizona House of Representatives, District 7, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A business owner and rancher, he previously served in the House and chaired its Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.[2]
Cook was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and graduated from Miami High School.[2] His career includes co-founding the DC Cattle Company and working as a sergeant with the Arizona Department of Corrections.[2] He has held leadership roles in the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, including as federal lands chairman of each.[2]
Cook served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025 and did not seek re-election in 2024.[2] In the 2023-2024 session he served on the Education, Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees, chairing the last.[2] He advanced from the Republican primary on July 21, 2026.[2]
- 1.Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.David Cook (Arizona) - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Arizona House District 7
David Cook is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Arizona House District 7 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
