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Richard Cook

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cook90,364
Opponents201,606
1
Elections run

Richard Cook, a Republican politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in Mississippi's District 2 to Bennie G. Thompson, receiving 90,364 votes (30.95%).

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How many votes has Richard Cook received?

Richard Cook has received 90,364 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Cook’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseMississippiLost90,36430.95%Bennie G. Thompson
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.