Molly Cook | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | John Whitmire |
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| Born | June 7, 1991 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BSN) Johns Hopkins University (MPH/MSN) |
Molly Cook (born June 7, 1991)[1] is an American registered nurse and politician who is a member of the Texas Senate for the 15th district. A Democrat, she was elected in a May special election to fill the vacancy from John Whitmire resigning to become Mayor of Houston. Cook is openly bisexual,[2] and her win in the May special election was the first time an openly LGBTQ+ person was elected to the Texas Senate.[3][4] She is also the first woman to represent the 15th district of the Texas Senate.[3]
- ^ Cook, Molly [@Mollyfortexas] (June 7, 2023). "Today is my bday, so here are a couple pics from the last year♥️ I am marinating in the love of my family and community today. I'm in my happy place at the ER, because y'all know how much I honestly enjoy working. I am proud of myself and proud of my community" (Tweet). Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Zavaleta, Lourdes (February 2024). "LGBTQ Candidates on the March 5 Primary Ballot". OutSmart Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Harris, Cayla (May 5, 2024). "Houston's Whitmire to seek state Senate seat". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "First Texas LGBTQ+ state senator elected". www.advocate.com.