Nancy Cook | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 1974 – November 10, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Cook |
| Succeeded by | David G. Lawson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Allen Cook |
Nancy Cook is an American politician who served in the Delaware Senate for the 15th district from 1974 to 2010.[2] She was elected to the seat in a special election after her husband, Allen Cook, died while in office.[2][3][4] In 2010, Cook ran for reelection and to David G. Lawson, flipping the seat from Democratic to Republican.[2][3]
In 2011, Cook was appointed by Governor Jack Markell to the open Kent County Register of Wills position until the following election in 2012.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nancy W. Cook". Center for American Women and Politics. Rutgers University. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Longtime Delaware lawmaker to serve as Kent Co. Register of Wills". WHYY. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b Denison, Doug (November 8, 2010). "Newsmaker Q&A: Former state senator Nancy Cook". Delaware Today. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Cohen, Celia (March 19, 2015). "LONG TIME PASSING". Delaware Grapevine. Archived from the original on 19 July 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.