Franklin D. Cooke Jr. is a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 16. Elected in 2018 with 85% of the vote, he previously served as a police officer for New Castle County, becoming the first African-American mounted officer in the department. His priorities include environmental justice, equality, criminal justice reform, and economic growth with job creation.

Education and Political Experience

• Background: Former police officer in New Castle County.
• Political Service: Delaware House of Representatives since 2018.
• Key Committee Roles: Chair of Public Safety & Homeland Security; Vice-Chair of Corrections and Gaming & Parimutuels; Member of Capital Improvement, Capital Infrastructure, Judiciary, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.
• Notable Legislation: Sponsor of HB 299, banning cashless stores to prevent discrimination.