David Cook

Republican | Arizona

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Cook


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 7


Incumbent

No


Links

David Cook websites David Cook emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Knights of Columbus, Member, Arizona Cattle Growers

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 8

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senate, 2024

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Arizona Republican Assembly

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Tom Horne, AZ Superintendent of Schools

Bradley Beauchamp, Gila County Attorney

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)

Frank Carroll (2024)

Kevin Payne (2024)

Matt Gress (2022)

Ben Toma (2020)

David Livingston (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2022)

Grand Canyon Values (2022)

Arizona Leadership Fund (2020)

Arizonans for Stronger Universities (2020)

Financial Freedom PAC (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Arizona CUPAC (2022)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2022)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2022)

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2020)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother or in cases of incest or rape

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

As Chairman of the International Trade Committee in the AZ State House, we work on issues directly related to this, so it isn't just my opinion that the CCP is a serious threat, we have seen the evidence.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, absolutely. They are the only functioning democracy in the region and remain our strongest ally. They also represent a bulwark against oppressive regimes in the region who wish to do great harm against both Israel and the United States.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

If we're talking about experimental vaccines like for Covid, then never. If we're talking about longtime proven vaccines for TB/Polio/SmallPox etc then it has worked well for schools/military etc.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Even well-intentioned interference with free markets creates unintended consequences and we're seeing employees losing their jobs instead of getting larger paychecks, as employers are forced out of business. We should trust the free markets.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Finish the wall, boost the Border Patrol, enforce our laws, no taxpayer-funded benefits for those here illegally, return to the Remain in Mexico policy that was in place during the Trump Administration.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree

Arizona has the nation's best ESA program and I was proud to have voted to pass it into law.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. "Shall not be infringed"

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Properly trained teachers are a game changer when it comes to protecting students and staff at schools and universities.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of our state government is to provide for the safety and security of our people and to administer justice as part of that. Arizona's Constitution additionally obligates us to prioritize the education of our people. We also have responsibilities when it comes to infrastructure (water, power, roads, etc).

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a divine Catholic and active in my church. I often say my decisions are guided by the Ten Commandments and the US Constitution.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

It is occasionally a threat to domestic tranquility, but it is not a threat to domestic security. The United States has one of the world's most diverse populations and is the greatest country on the planet. If racism were a threat to domestic security, this would not be the case.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A & C are both correct

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear and natural gas are both clean and plentiful

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