BIOGRAPHICAL 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.

Arizona Voter Guide — David Cook Sr.

David Cook Sr. has been married to Diana since 2000, and they have two children.

Cook Sr., David - Arizona Voter Guide

Personal Information:
Home City: Globe
Occupation: Rancher
Member Since: 2017

Arizona State Legislature — David L. Cook House Member Profile

In the year 2000, David and his wife, Diana, pursued a life-long dream of ranching and started the DC Cattle Company. They believed a rural life would be beneficial to their two children, David Jr. and Maria, a student at Arizona State University.

His first career was in the electrical apparatus field; helping farmers with irrigation pumps and controls. After several years, David moved back to Globe and worked for the Department of Corrections (DOC), retiring as a Sergeant with numerous achievements within the department. In his role as a legislator, David uses his 12 years of experience in DOC to understand the needs of the corrections industry and inter-departmental administration.

David Cook Sr. works as a rancher and co-founded DC Cattle Company with his wife, Diana. He previously worked in the electrical equipment industry, helping farmers with irrigation pumps and controls, and for the Department of Corrections, retiring as a sergeant.

David L Cook - House Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2017-2023

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate, 2024-

iVoterGuide — David Cook Sr. Candidate Profile

David previously served as a state representative from 2017 to 2023.

State Representative, District 7 - David Cook Sr. - iVoter Guide

2026 Arizona General Election

Everyone campaigns as a conservative, well my RECORD is 100% pro-Taxpayer, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-Life, and pro-Constitution. I led the charge to pay down our state's debts and did so while passing the largest tax cut in state history. I've championed election integrity measures to secure our ballot boxes and ballots.

Arizona Clean Elections Commission — 2026 General Election Voter Education Guide, Legislative District 7

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 people’s 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.

Said he led efforts to pay down state debt while passing what he describes as the state's largest tax cut.

Advocates for getting government "out of the people’s way" to promote jobs and growth in his part of Arizona.

- Said he led efforts to pay down state debt while passing what he describes as the state's largest tax cut.
- Advocates for getting government "out of the people’s way" to promote jobs and growth in his part of Arizona.

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David Cook
State Representative - District 7
Republican
https://cookarizona.com
Everyone campaigns as a conservative, well my RECORD is 100% pro-Taxpayer, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-Life, and pro-Constitution. I led the charge to pay down our state's debts and did so while passing the largest tax cut in state history.

I've championed election integrity measures to secure our ballot boxes and ballots. I've pushed to secure our borders and enforce our laws. And I'm bringing transportation dollars into our district to improve our roads and highways.

Advocates for securing U.S. borders and enforcing laws.

Pushed to secure U.S. borders and enforce laws.

- Says his record is "pro-2nd Amendment."
- Pushed to secure U.S. borders and enforce laws.

Public Safety

Says his record is "pro-Life," without specifying an abortion policy.

Healthcare

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.

David has attended several community colleges: Eastern Arizona, Rio Salado, and Central Arizona College. He is a proud graduate of the Arizona State Universities' Certified Public Manager Program, and a strong advocate for the availability of dual enrollment programs to all rural students.

Advocates for making dual-enrollment programs available to all rural students.

- Supports school choice.
- Advocates for making dual-enrollment programs available to all rural students.

Education

As of October 11, 2026, David Cook Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

I led the charge to pay down our state's debts and did so while passing the largest tax cut in state history. I've championed election integrity measures to secure our ballot boxes and ballots. I've pushed to secure our borders and enforce our laws.

Payson, Globe, Florence, Williams, Heber, Show Low, Snowflake or Pinetop-Lakeside aren't just places on a map, they're my towns and people. I support President Trump's fight against the DC swamp and ran the bill to Term Limit Congress, whiles Wendy Rogers protected the swamp, opposed us, and voted NO.

Arizona Clean Elections Commission — Legislative District 7 Primary Voter Education Guide

Says he has championed election-integrity measures to secure ballot boxes and ballots.

Says he has championed election-integrity measures to "secure" ballot boxes and ballots.

Supports congressional term limits and says he sponsored legislation to establish them.

- Says he has championed election-integrity measures to "secure" ballot boxes and ballots.
- Supports congressional term limits and says he sponsored legislation to establish them.

Voting & Elections

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