What political party is Caitlin Cook?

On the official ballot: Democratic.

Charleston City Council At-Large · Nov 3, 2026

Caitlin
Cook

Caitlin Cook, the incumbent, is running for Charleston City Council At-Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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About: Caitlin Cook is Policy Director at Mountaineer Food Bank and an at-large council member.
Party: On the official ballot: Democratic. City of CharlestonCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.

8 sourced

01FY2027 budget1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 26-033, the city’s FY2027 budget (adopted 24-2, March 2026).
Council voteCharleston City Council journal, March 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Police pay1 sourced position

Voted no on the amendment adding a $.25 raise for all police officers, taken from the overtime budget (failed 9-17, March 2026).
Council voteCharleston City Council journal, March 16, 2026 · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Council election cycle1 sourced position

Voted no on the motion to discharge Bill 8067, which revises the Charter election cycle, from committee (failed 5-20, February 2026).
Council voteCharleston City Council journal, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Council committee rules1 sourced position

Voted no on the motion to discharge Resolution 26-020, on how standing committees are appointed, from committee (failed 5-20, February 2026).
Council voteCharleston City Council journal, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Retiree health plan1 sourced position

Voted yes on contracting with Amwins Group Benefits for the Medicare-eligible retiree health plan for 2026 (adopted 21-3, one abstention, November 2025).
Council voteCharleston City Council journal, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025 Link How the council voted

06Business tax exemptions1 sourced position

Voted yes on Bill 8058, exempting new-automobile sales and businesses under $2,500 in gross income from the city B&O tax (adopted, one no vote, October 2025).
Council voteCharleston City Council journal, October 6, 2025 · Oct 6, 2025 Link How the council voted

07Town Center mall2 sourced positions

Says redevelopment will need both private and public money.
The development will require both private and public money to be a long-term successful investment.”
Own statementCharleston Gazette-Mail Link
as reported by the Charleston Gazette-Mail
Said at the April 2026 at-large forum she would like a natatorium at Town Center alongside the Capital Sports Complex, as reported by the Gazette-Mail.
I would love to add a natatorium in that space and have it in conjunction with the Capitol Sports Complex.”
Forum answerCharleston Gazette-Mail Link

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