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Name:	Scott Cooper
Age:	26
Office sought:	Oklahoma House of Representative District 41
Political party/date registered:	Independent /
Campaign Web site:
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? 10 months

Previous political races and outcome:
None

Previous political service:
Independent

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
Cimarron Public School/High School Diploma/2001

(for OK state House and Senate races only)

1. What are the top three issues in your district?
1. Voter participation in all levels of our govenment 2. Economy 3. Health

2. Lawmakers approved a stand-still budget for the coming fiscal year. Critics blamed previous tax cuts for a drop in revenues, while tax cut supporters say such cuts spur the economy. Do you believe Oklahoma can sustain additional tax cuts?
Not with out further reducing funding for agencies based on inflation

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
Yes, Because loss of Jobs for Oklahomans, loss of tax income to the local, state, and federal governments, burdens placed on state agencies, etc....

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?
Yes

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
No

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