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Mehek Cooke | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1983 New Delhi, India |
| Citizenship | United States • India |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael Cooke (m. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
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| Website | Mehek Cooke Website |
Mehek Cooke (born July 8, 1983) is an Indian-born American immigration attorney, political strategist, and media commentator. [2] She was born in New Delhi, India and relocated to Columbus, Ohio with her family when she was five years old. [3] [4]
Cooke earned her law degree from the Ohio State University.[ citation needed ]
She has held significant legal and political roles, including serving as assistant chief counsel to former Ohio Governor John Kasich, where she addressed crises such as the release of dangerous wild animals in Zanesville, Ohio, and provided legal counsel for a high-profile death penalty case. [5] Additionally, she worked at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio, tackling criminal cases involving corruption, terrorism, drug trafficking, asset forfeiture, and money laundering. [6]
In the media realm, Cooke is a regular contributor to outlets like Fox News, NewsMax, BBC, and News Nation, offering insights on immigration, elections, the economy, school choice, and national security. [6]
Beyond her media engagements, Cooke is the President of American Frontier Strategies and the founder of Ten Talents NIL, where she works as a sports agent. [7]
She was a candidate in the 2020 Ohio House of Representatives Election for the 21th district, losing to the incumbent Beth Liston. [8] [9]
She also serves as a surrogate for the Republican National Committee and a media commentator for Americans for Prosperity. [10]
As of January 2025, Mehek Cooke, a Republican attorney who served as a political and legal surrogate for Donald Trump in 2024, is under consideration to be chosen to fill JD Vance’s seat as senator for Ohio, after his election as Vice President of the United States. [11]
She resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, Michael Cooke, their son, Krish, and two dogs. [3]
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