Jon Cooper (politician)

Jon Cooper
Member of the Suffolk County Legislature from the 18th District
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2000
Preceded by Robert J. Mrazek
Personal details
Born February 1, 1955 (1955-02-01) (age 57)
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Robert
Children five
Residence Huntington, New York
Alma mater Duke University
Profession legislator
Website Official website

Jon Cooper (born February 1, 1955)[1] is the legislator for Suffolk County's 18th district, serving since 2000. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was seen as a potential challenger to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, but he later declined.

He was first elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in November 1999, representing the 18th Legislative District which encompasses the northern portions of the Town of Huntington.[1]

Jon and his spouse Robert have lived in Huntington since 1983. They have five adopted children.[1]

2010 New York Senate Election

See also: United States Senate special election in New York, 2010

Cooper was seriously considering a primary challenge to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand,[2] but he eventually opted out of running and endorsed Gillibrand instead.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "About Jon". LegislatorCooper.com (official campaign site). http://www.legislatorcooper.com/about_jon.html. Retrieved March 5, 2011. 
  2. ^ Gentile, Sal (March 16, 2009). "Jon Cooper, Obama's Long Island Man, Weighs Gillibrand Challenge". City Hall News. http://www.cityhallnews.com/news/132/ARTICLE/1837/2009-03-16.html. Retrieved April 10, 2009. 
  3. ^ Benjamin, Elizabeth (December 14, 2009). "Gillibrand Opponent Becomes Gillibrand Believer". New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/12/gillibrand-opponent-becomes-gi.html. Retrieved December 19, 2009. 

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