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
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Knights of Columbus, Member
Arizona Cattle Growers, Board Member
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
