Bennie Cook is a Republican state representative serving District 143 in the Missouri House of Representatives, covering Texas, Phelps, and Maries counties. He was first elected in November 2020 and sworn in on January 6, 2021. A notable achievement includes his election as House Republican Conference Chair for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Cook's education from the sources reviewed. His political experience includes winning election to the Missouri House in 2020 after a narrow Republican primary victory, running unopposed in the general election, and subsequent re-election, including as a candidate in the 2024 general election for District 143. He currently holds the leadership position of Republican Conference Chair.