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Cook Nominated to Fill House Seat After Brockman's Resignation

11/16/2025

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Amanda Cook, a High Point City Councilwoman, was nominated by Guilford County Democratic Party to fill the State House seat vacated by Cecil Brockman after resignation amid child sex crime charges.
Cecil Brockman resigned on October 31 amid charges involving a 15-year-old boy, including statutory offenses, and investigators found videos on the victim's phone.
Cook won the nomination with 55% and will serve the remainder of Brockman’s term through 2026.

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Amanda Cook, a High Point City Councilwoman, was nominated by Guilford County Democratic Party to fill the State House seat vacated by Cecil Brockman after resignation amid child sex crime charges.
Cecil Brockman resigned on October 31 amid charges involving a 15-year-old boy, including statutory offenses, and investigators found videos on the victim's phone.
Cook won the nomination with 55% and will serve the remainder of Brockman’s term through 2026.