Staff Directory

Dakota Cook

North Carolina Director

Programs | Grassroots

Dakota Cook is a highly accomplished political professional with a proven track record in grassroots organizing. While working for the Republican National Committee, he had successfully recruited, trained, and activated over 10,000 volunteers, resulting in reaching and engaging with more than 5,000,000 targeted voters. His strategic efforts have defended and expanded Republican majorities in North Carolina and Michigan, flipping seats and expanding margins even in challenging electoral cycles. Dakota's experience in opposition research, led to over 100 hits utilized by major news networks across the United States. Notably, he played a key role in transforming a first-time candidate into the leading fundraiser for a gubernatorial race, surpassing all other candidates - combined - with over 40,000 donors. With political experience in seven different states, Dakota brings a wealth of diverse perspectives and a deep understanding of political dynamics to his work.