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Congressional District 8
Republican Paul Cook currently represents Congressional District 8. Cook is expected to win re-election in 2016; however, Cook may face a conservative challenger. It is possible that this seat may be a same-party Republican top two general election.
District Summary
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Voter Registration
Total Voters - 300,211 Democrat - 32.05% Republican - 39.21% No Party Preference - 21.94% |
Demographics
White - 50.19% Latino - 35.34% Black - 8.12% Asian - 3.43% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 21.94% Black - 7.23% Asian - 2.49% |
Counties
Inyo Mono San Bernardino |
Major Cities
Victorville Big Bear Lake Redlands Apple Valley |
District Vote History
2014
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Congressional District 8
Paul Cook (R) - 68% Bob Conaway (D) - 32% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 38% Neel Kashkari (R) - 62% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 36% Pete Peterson (R) - 64% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 31% No - 69% |
2012
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Congressional District 8
Paul Cook (R) - 57% Greg Imus (R) - 43% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 42% Mitt Romney (R) - 56% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 43% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 57% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 40% No - 60% |
Paul Cook Biography
Col. Paul Cook (ret.) was elected to serve in the US House of Representatives in November 2012. He represents California’s 8th Congressional District which includes the high desert communities of San Bernardino County as well as Mono and Inyo counties. He currently serves on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans’ Affairs committees.
An infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Col. Cook’s military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1992 as a colonel.
After retirement, Cook continued his service by seeking and winning a seat on the Yucca Valley Town Council, ultimately serving as Mayor. He became known for his commitment to conservative fiscal policies that protected working families from higher taxes.
In 2006, Cook's neighbors elected him to represent them in the California State Assembly. Since then, he has distinguished himself by tackling some of the most important issues of the day, like fighting government corruption, reducing taxes, and increasing penalties on sex offenders who prey on children. As Chairman of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, he has been a tireless advocate for veterans and military families.
Holding a lifelong commitment to education, Cook has taught history and political science at Copper Mountain College, California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), and University of California, Riverside (UCR). He holds a master's in political science from UCR and a master's in public administration from CSUSB.
Cook has held leadership posts with his local United Way and Red Cross chapters and served as past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. He and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley.
An infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Col. Cook’s military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1992 as a colonel.
After retirement, Cook continued his service by seeking and winning a seat on the Yucca Valley Town Council, ultimately serving as Mayor. He became known for his commitment to conservative fiscal policies that protected working families from higher taxes.
In 2006, Cook's neighbors elected him to represent them in the California State Assembly. Since then, he has distinguished himself by tackling some of the most important issues of the day, like fighting government corruption, reducing taxes, and increasing penalties on sex offenders who prey on children. As Chairman of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, he has been a tireless advocate for veterans and military families.
Holding a lifelong commitment to education, Cook has taught history and political science at Copper Mountain College, California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), and University of California, Riverside (UCR). He holds a master's in political science from UCR and a master's in public administration from CSUSB.
Cook has held leadership posts with his local United Way and Red Cross chapters and served as past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. He and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley.
Paul Cook Political History
1998-2006: Yucca Valley Town Council Member
2006-2012: California State Assemblymember
2012-Present: Congressmember
2006-2012: California State Assemblymember
2012-Present: Congressmember
Paul Cook Financial Disclosure Reports
Committee Membership
House Committee on Armed Services (HASC) - Member
House Committee on Foreign Affairs - Member
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs - Member
House Committee on Foreign Affairs - Member
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs - Member
Paul Cook Staff
John Sobel - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Michael Fresquez - Communications Director ([email protected])
Matt Knox - District Director ([email protected])
Kellie Hartl - Executive Assistant ([email protected])
Cameron Wessel - Field Representative ([email protected])
Claire Cozad - Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Peter Rescigno - Legislative Correspondent ([email protected])
Tim Itnyre - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Merlene Steinbeck - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Jeremy Smith - Deputy District Director ([email protected]@gov)
Janice Leja - Field Representative ([email protected])
Matthew Groves - Military Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Dillon Lesovsky - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Wally Linn - Field Representative ([email protected])
Dawn Rowe - Field Representative ([email protected])
Dakota Higgins - Field Representative ([email protected])
Michael Fresquez - Communications Director ([email protected])
Matt Knox - District Director ([email protected])
Kellie Hartl - Executive Assistant ([email protected])
Cameron Wessel - Field Representative ([email protected])
Claire Cozad - Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Peter Rescigno - Legislative Correspondent ([email protected])
Tim Itnyre - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Merlene Steinbeck - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Jeremy Smith - Deputy District Director ([email protected]@gov)
Janice Leja - Field Representative ([email protected])
Matthew Groves - Military Legislative Assistant ([email protected])
Dillon Lesovsky - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Wally Linn - Field Representative ([email protected])
Dawn Rowe - Field Representative ([email protected])
Dakota Higgins - Field Representative ([email protected])
Paul Cook Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
Paul Cook (R) - Incumbent
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