Zachary Cook Explained

Zachary Cook
State House:	New Mexico
District:	56th^[1]
Term Start:	January 16, 2009
Term End:	December 31, 2022
Predecessor:	W. C. Williams
Successor:	Harlan Vincent
Nationality:	American
Party:	Republican
Residence:	Ruidoso, New Mexico
Alma Mater:	University of New Mexico School of Law
Profession:	Attorney

Zachary J. Cook^[2] is an American politician and a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing District 56 from his January 16, 2009 appointment by Governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. C. Williams until 2022.^[3]

Education

Cook graduated from University of New Mexico School of Law.

Elections

• 2012 Cook was unopposed for both the June 5, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 1,882 votes^[4] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 7,721 votes.^[5]
• 2010 Cook was unopposed for both the June 1, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 2,007 votes^[6] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 5,620 votes.^[7]

Notable legislation

In 2015, Cook introduced H.B 560, a bill to end civil asset forfeiture, replacing it with criminal asset forfeiture. The bill was signed into law on April 10, 2015.^{[8] [9] [10]}

External links

• Official page at the New Mexico Legislature
  • Zachary Cook at Ballotpedia
• Zach J. Cook at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Zachary J. Cook (R) . . . February 12, 2014.
2. Web site: Zach Cook's Biography . . February 12, 2014.
3. Web site: Cook intends to hold on to appointed seat . Barbati, Duane . December 26, 2009 . . February 12, 2014.
4. Web site: Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 5, 2012 – State of New Mexico . . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 8 . February 12, 2014.
5. Web site: Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 6, 2012 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 8 . February 12, 2014.
6. Web site: Canvass of Returns of Primary Election Held on June 1, 2010 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 6 . February 12, 2014.
7. Web site: Canvass of Returns of General Election Held on November 2, 2010 – State of New Mexico . Secretary of State of New Mexico . Santa Fe, New Mexico . 6 . February 12, 2014.
8. News: Stratton. Hal. Hal Stratton. Legislature tackles ‘policing for profit’. April 11, 2015. Albuquerque Journal. March 29, 2015.
9. News: Leef. George. New Mexico Nixes Civil Asset Forfeiture: Leviathan Can Be Defeated. April 11, 2015. Forbes. March 25, 2015.
10. Web site: McCoy. Micah. VICTORY! New Mexico Governor Signs Historic Property Rights Protections into Law. ACLU New Mexico. April 11, 2015. April 10, 2015.