Molly Cook is a Democratic Senator representing Texas Senate District 15, serving since 2024 as an emergency room nurse, grassroots organizer, and the first woman and first out LGBTQ+ member in that role.

Molly Cook, a sixth-generation Texan born and raised in Houston, won a special election in May 2024 to become the first woman to represent Senate District 15, previously held by John Whitmire for 40 years; she then secured the Democratic nomination by defeating State Representative Jarvis Johnson. As the only Democratic medical professional in the Texas Senate, she brings her experience as an ER nurse and community organizer to advocate for health, safety, and equitable policies, including expanding Medicare. Notable achievements include leading the Fair for Houston campaign, which collected over 23,000 signatures, knocked on 150,000 doors, mobilized 250 volunteers, and passed Prop B by a 30-point margin to improve multimodal transportation; she was recognized by the Houston Chronicle as a transportation leader. She serves on committees including Administration, Health & Human Services, and Local Government, with her term up for election in 2028.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin ; Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University Schools of Nursing and Public Health.
• Political Experience: Senate Member since 2024; prior grassroots organizing and volunteering for Democratic campaigns across Texas since 2018, emphasizing sustainable transportation and public health.