Paul Cook

Paul Cook served as a Representative from California in the United States Congress from 2013 to 2020. A member of the Republican Party, Paul Cook contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office.

Paul Cook’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Paul Cook participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Paul Joseph Cook (born March 3, 1943) is an American politician serving as a San Bernardino County Supervisor since 2020, previously serving as the U.S. representative for California’s 8th congressional district from 2013 to 2020. A member of the Republican Party, Cook also served on the Yucca Valley Town Council from 1998 to 2006 and represented the 65th district in the California State Assembly from 2006 to 2012. In September 2019, Cook announced that he would not run for re-election to Congress in 2020, and instead run for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. In the March 3, 2020 primary election, Cook defeated three opponents with an outright majority to avoid a November runoff and succeed Robert A. Lovingood, making him the new supervisor from San Bernardino County’s 1st district. Cook resigned his U.S. House seat and assumed his new office on December 7, 2020.