David Cook (Arkansas politician)

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David Ray Cook (born January 24, 1950) is an American educator and politician who served three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A Vietnam veteran, former public school administrator, and member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the House in 2004. In 2010, he sought the Democratic congressional nomination in Arkansas's 1st district, ultimately placing third in a crowded primary.

In 2014, after his legislative service, he was named director of the Arkansas Leadership Academy at the University of Arkansas. Provided by Wikipedia