Cook Sr., David
Meet the Candidate
Running For:
State HouseDistrict:
7Political Affiliation:
RepublicanOccupation:
RancherFamily:
Husband, FatherReligion:
ChristianBiographical Info:
David Cook is a life-long Arizonan who owns and operates the DC Cattle Company. David has been married to Diana since 2000 and they have two children. He is active in his community and makes time to cheer on the Arizona Cardinals and Diamondbacks.
Statement:
I ran for the Legislature to ensure that rural Arizona would have a strong voice in the Legislature and to fight for the needs of Arizona families and businesses. I quickly established myself as a leader on issues that relate to ranching, agriculture, rural issues, water, and education. My focus on getting government out of the peoples way has resulted in bills to bring more jobs and growth to our part of Arizona. I have also been a vocal leader on the issue of transportation and infrastructure and has led the fight to bring increased funding for roads and bridges to our part of the state. I’m 100% pro-life, pro-family and pro-school choice, and will continue to fight for Arizona families.
Survey
Response Legend
- SSupports
- OOpposes
- *Comment
- −Declined to respond
- †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
| Question | Response | Comments/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. | O | |
| 2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. | O | |
| 3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. | S | |
| 4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. | S | |
| 5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. | S | |
| 6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. | O | |
| 7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. | S | |
| 8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. | S | |
| 9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. | S | |
| 10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. | S | |
| 11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. | S | |
| 12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. | S | |
| 13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. | O |