Ben Cooke

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Ben Cooke is from Mount Airy, North Carolina. He attended Mount Airy City Schools, graduating in 1989. He and his wife, Lone, live in Mount Airy with their three children, Hanne, Martin, and Peter.

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Ben is the co-owner and operator of Cooke Rentals, Inc., where he and his wife manage rental properties.

Ben Cooke is currently a member of the Mount Airy City Board of Education representing District B. He was first elected in 2010 and has served multiple terms.

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As of January 2, 2026, Ben Cooke’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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