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Donald "Bud" Cook (born June 29, 1956) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, who has represented the 50th District since 2023. Prior to redistricting, Cook represented the 49th District from 2017 to 2022.

Biography

Cook was born on June 29, 1956. He graduated from California Area High School. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Cook served two terms from 1986 to 1989 as a Buckhannon, West Virginia councilman.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

In 2014, Cook unsuccessfully sought election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, losing to Democratic incumbent Peter Daley in the 49th District race. In 2016, Daley chose not to run for re-election. Cook once again ran for the 49th District seat and won. He won re-election in 2018 and 2020. Following redistricting, Cook ran for the 50th District seat in 2022, and won. Cook won his reelection in the 2024 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, defeating Democratic challenger Drew Ross Manko.

Cook's legislative priorities include lower taxes and gun rights. In 2020, he was among 26 State House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 United States presidential election, citing false claims of election irregularities. He also was involved in a multi-year investigation of Local Share Accounts (LSA) and their use in Washington County.

Electoral history

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References

1. "SESSION OF 2017 201ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania General Assembly. January 3, 2017. pp. 2, 4–5. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
2. ^ "Donald Cook". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives.
3. "Meet Bud". PA State Rep. Bud Cook. PA House Republican Caucus. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
4. Willis, Todd C., ed. (December 1, 1986). "Section 10". West Virginia Blue Book 1986 (PDF). State of West Virginia. p. 809. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
5. ^ Miller, Barbara S. (October 3, 2022). "Pennsylvania State House 50th District: A guide to the 2022 general election and candidates". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
6. Willis, Todd C., ed. (December 1, 1987). "Section 10". West Virginia Blue Book 1987 (PDF). State of West Virginia. p. 837. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
7. Holmes, Darrell E., ed. (December 1, 1989). "Section 10". West Virginia Blue Book 1989 (PDF). State of West Virginia. p. 899.
8. ^ "2014 General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Official Returns FAYETTE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
9. ^ "Election Summary Report GUB GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2014" (PDF). Washington County, Pennsylvania. March 16, 2015. p. 6.
10. "Peter J. Daley, II". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
11. ^ "2016 Presidential Primary Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Official Returns WASHINGTON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
12. ^ "2016 Presidential Primary Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Official Returns FAYETTE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
13. ^ "2022 General Election Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Official Returns GREENE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
14. ^ "REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 50TH DISTRICT". Washington County, PA November 8, 2022 General Election. scytl.us. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
15. "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
16. Hall, Peter (April 4, 2024). "These Pennsylvania House primaries will decide who goes to Harrisburg next year". Pennsylvania-Capital Star. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
17. Murphy, Jan (November 27, 2020). "26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors". PennLIVE Patriot-News.
18. "Cook Releases Full Details and Findings on Five-Year Local Share Account Investigation". www.pahousegop.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
19. "2016 Presidential Election Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Official Returns WASHINGTON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
20. "2016 Presidential Election Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Official Returns FAYETTE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
21. "2018 General Election Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Official Returns WASHINGTON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
22. "2018 General Election Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Official Returns FAYETTE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
23. "2020 Presidential Primary Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Official Returns WASHINGTON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
24. "2020 Presidential Primary Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Official Returns FAYETTE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
25. "2020 Presidential Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Official Returns WASHINGTON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
26. "2020 Presidential Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Official Returns FAYETTE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
27. "Summary Results Report PRIMARY ELECTION April 23, 2024 Greene" (PDF). Greene County, Pennsylvania. May 13, 2024. p. 8. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
28. "Summary Results Report 2024 General Primary April 23, 2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS Washington" (PDF). Washington County, Pennsylvania. May 6, 2024. p. 14. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
29. "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
30. "Pennsylvania Election Live Results 2024". nytimes.com. The New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2024.

External links

• – Bud Cook (Republican) official PA House website

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