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| '''Mehek Cooke''' (born July 8, 1983) is an ] ], ], and media commentator.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1877696610768936991 |user=BreitbartNews |title=Immigration attorney Mehek Cooke said in an exclusive interview at Turning Point's AmericaFest that she believed drone support, in addition to use of the military, is necessary for border security. |date=January 10, 2025}}</ref> She was born in ], ] and relocated to ] with her family when she was five years old.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Mehek Cooke |url=https://www.mehekcooke.com/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Mehek Cooke |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Andrew Mark |
'''Mehek Cooke''' (born July 8, 1983) is an ] ], ], and media commentator.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1877696610768936991 |user=BreitbartNews |title=Immigration attorney Mehek Cooke said in an exclusive interview at Turning Point's AmericaFest that she believed drone support, in addition to use of the military, is necessary for border security. |date=January 10, 2025}}</ref> She was born in ], ] and relocated to ] with her family when she was five years old.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Mehek Cooke |url=https://www.mehekcooke.com/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Mehek Cooke |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Andrew Mark |date=2024-11-16 |title=New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat |url=https://nypost.com/2024/11/16/us-news/new-candidate-emerges-in-crowded-field-as-possible-replacement-for-vances-ohio-senate-seat/#! |access-date=2025-01-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Education and early career == | == Education and early career == | ||
| Cooke earned her ] from the ].{{citation needed|date= January 2025}} | Cooke earned her ] from the ].{{citation needed|date= January 2025}} | ||
| She has held significant legal and political roles, including serving as assistant chief counsel to former ] ], where she addressed crises such as the release of dangerous wild animals in ], and provided legal counsel for a high-profile ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-28 |title=Mainstream media is a |
She has held significant legal and political roles, including serving as assistant chief counsel to former ] ], where she addressed crises such as the release of dangerous wild animals in ], and provided legal counsel for a high-profile ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-28 |title=Mainstream media is a 'doormat' for the Democratic Party, Mehek Cooke says {{!}} Fox Business Video |url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6366491637112 |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Fox Business |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, she worked at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio, tackling criminal cases involving corruption, terrorism, drug trafficking, ], and money laundering.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Andrew |date=2024-11-15 |title=New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-candidate-emerges-crowded-field-as-possible-replacement-vances-ohio-senate-seat |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| In the media realm, Cooke is a regular contributor to outlets like ], ], ], and ], offering insights on immigration, elections, the economy, school choice, and national security.<ref name="auto1"/> | In the media realm, Cooke is a regular contributor to outlets like ], ], ], and ], offering insights on immigration, elections, the economy, school choice, and national security.<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
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| Mehek Cooke | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | (1983-07-08) July 8, 1983 (age 41) New Delhi, India |
| Citizenship | United States • India |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Michael Cooke (m. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Mehek Cooke Website |
Mehek Cooke (born July 8, 1983) is an Indian-born American immigration attorney, political strategist, and media commentator. She was born in New Delhi, India and relocated to Columbus, Ohio with her family when she was five years old.
Education and early career
Cooke earned her law degree from the Ohio State University.
She has held significant legal and political roles, including serving as assistant chief counsel to former Ohio Governor John Kasich, where she addressed crises such as the release of dangerous wild animals in Zanesville, Ohio, and provided legal counsel for a high-profile death penalty case. Additionally, she worked at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio, tackling criminal cases involving corruption, terrorism, drug trafficking, asset forfeiture, and money laundering.
In the media realm, Cooke is a regular contributor to outlets like Fox News, NewsMax, BBC, and News Nation, offering insights on immigration, elections, the economy, school choice, and national security.
Beyond her media engagements, Cooke is the President of American Frontier Strategies and the founder of Ten Talents NIL, where she works as a sports agent.
Political career
She was a candidate in the 2020 Ohio House of Representatives Election for the 21th district, losing to the incumbent Beth Liston.
She also serves as a surrogate for the Republican National Committee and a media commentator for Americans for Prosperity.
As of January 2025, Mehek Cooke, a Republican attorney who served as a political and legal surrogate for Donald Trump in 2024, is under consideration to be chosen to fill JD Vance’s seat as senator for Ohio, after his election as Vice President of the United States.
Personal life
She resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, Michael Cooke, their son, Krish, and two dogs.
References
- "Instagram".
- @BreitbartNews (January 10, 2025). "Immigration attorney Mehek Cooke said in an exclusive interview at Turning Point's AmericaFest that she believed drone support, in addition to use of the military, is necessary for border security" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Mehek Cooke". Mehek Cooke. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- Miller, Andrew Mark (November 16, 2024). "New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat". Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- "Mainstream media is a 'doormat' for the Democratic Party, Mehek Cooke says | Fox Business Video". Fox Business. December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Miller, Andrew (November 15, 2024). "New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat". Fox News. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- "Mehek Cooke: Kamala has yet to deliver for the American people | Fox News Video". Fox News. August 23, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- "Mehek Cooke". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- Sharma, Abhinav (November 22, 2024). "Ohio attorney Mehek Cooke considered to replace JD Vance in Senate". Diya TV. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- Gancarski, A. G. (November 23, 2024). "JD Vance Senate vacancy sets up scramble in Ohio to fill seat". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved January 2, 2025.