Vivian Cook

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Vivian E. Cook

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth May 23, 1937 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Vivian Cook graduated from DeFrans Business Institute and has dedicated over 25 years to community leadership in Queens. With a background in business and extensive community involvement, Cook has managed institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to public service. Cook has secured significant capital funding for community projects and developed programs providing affordable housing. Her leadership roles include serving as County Committee Chair of the Queens County Democratic Committee and various committee assignments in the Assembly. Cook has been recognized with numerous awards for her community service and leadership.

Political Ideas

Vivian Cook's political identity is marked by a unique blend of local community focus and strategic policy alignments. Her legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Cook’s ideological positioning appears to be deeply rooted in pragmatic community service, yet her policy stances sometimes diverge from traditional party lines, hinting at an agile, localized approach to governance.

Campaigns
2024: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32nd District New York State Assembly

32,663 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Codes
Member
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Member
Housing
Member
Insurance
Member
Rules
Member
Ways and Means
Member
Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus
Member
Legislative Women's Caucus
Member
Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
Member
Task Force on Women's Issues
Member
2022: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

18,385 votes (81.49%)

Win
2020: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

42,061 votes (90.23%)

Win
2018: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

29,991 votes (93.27%)

Win
2016: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

39,305 votes (91.36%)

Win

32 District, Primary Democrat Election

4,021 votes (77.90%)

Win
2014: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

14,086 votes (87.62%)

Win
2012: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

34,415 votes (83.39%)

Win
2010: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

18,065 votes (84.07%)

Win
2008: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

29,857 votes (72.52%)

Win
2006: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

13,727 votes (71.58%)

Win
2004: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

26,944 votes (76.58%)

Win
2002: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

15,262 votes (68.49%)

Win
2000: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

25,676 votes (73.38%)

Win
1998: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

15,576 votes (68.09%)

Win
1996: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

32 District, General election

21,061 votes (68.25%)

Win