Franklin Cooke Jr.

Franklin D. Cooke Jr. (born July 21, 1958) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 16.^[1] Cooke was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 85 percent of the vote over Republican candidate Albert Ament.^[2][3] Prior to his election, he was a police officer for New Castle County, where he was the first African-American mounted officer in the department.^[4]

Preceded byJames "J.J." Johnson

Born (1958-07-21) July 21, 1958 (age 67)

Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.

PartyDemocratic

WebsiteOfficial website

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Franklin Cooke Jr.
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 7, 2018
Preceded by	James "J.J." Johnson
Personal details
Born	(1958-07-21) July 21, 1958 (age 67) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Website	Official website

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