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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 43m

TN is expanding vouchers to 35,000 students at $7,530 each (up to $263M in public funds). With over 56K applications, demand is real, but public dollars belong in public schools. I will fight to end vouchers and fully fund Tennessee’s public schools. #MandyCook4TN #tennessee #EndSchoolVouchers #vote

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Not in District 45? You can still support our campaign with a small donation! I’ll be voting on issues affecting ALL Tennesseans. If my policies align with yours, chip in to help us through the final 32 days! Every little bit helps. 💙 Link is in bio #MandyCook4TN #tennessee #statehouse #donate

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Halloween should be spooky. The daily news about Tennessee shouldn't. Let's elect better leaders so the scariest part of your year is Halloween- not the grocery store. Join us to celebrate an early Halloween this Sunday in Hendersonville from 8-10. We have spooky Halloween Mandy Merch.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hi I’m Mandy Cook! I’m running for TN House District 45. I’m a healthcare worker who was on the front lines of Covid, wife & mother, community organizer, and first-time candidate. I’m not backed by corporate PACs, I’m supported by people like you! #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #CookingUpChange #vote

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tennessee keeps rolling back our rights. In office, I’ll fight to move us forward because I work for YOU, not corporate donors. Help me stand up to Brian Stewart and the liquor lobby and fight the THC ban! 💪🏻 #MandyCook4TN #Tennessee #statehouse #LegalizeIt #vote

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hello boils and ghouls! Our Spooktacular Halloween party is one week from today! So get your costumes ready and dust off those dance moves because we plan to boogie! All proceeds go to the #MandyCook4TN campaign. Come kick off the spooky season with us! #Halloween #statehouse #tennessee #spoopy

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today we are comparing my second highest donor with Brian Stewart's. The contrast is stark. My #2 donor? A Goodlettsville resident who met me when I knocked his door canvassing. Brian's #2? The liquor lobby. Info is publicly available at opentn.org

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There are 39 days left until Election Day and we need your help more than ever! In addition to donations, we need volunteers to get the word out. We’ll train you on what to say and even a few calls a week will help tremendously! #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #tennessee #volunteer #electionday

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Is the candidate you're voting for bought and paid for by other politicians? Or are you voting for the candidate who is funded by everyday people who live in your district? As of the last filing period, Brian Stewart's top donor was William Lamberth's Political Action Committee.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My campaign is powered by YOU, not corporations! Brian Stewart has raised 10x more than I have, largely from corporate donors. Grassroots campaigning is harder, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I answer to YOU, not corporate interests! #MandyCook4TN #PeopleOverProfits #statehouse #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meet my dog Ziggy! He’s adopted. We do so much for our pets because they are part of our family. Just like Ziggy, I would like you to adopt me as your candidate. If you haven’t donated already, please help! You can find the link in my bio. Every little bit helps! #MandyCook4TN #flipTNblue #donate

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You can tell a lot from a candidate from the way their campaign finances look. The contrast between myself and my opponent is stark. The bulk of my donations have come from voters in my district.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Want to help the campaign but knocking doors isn’t your thing? There are plenty of ways to pitch in! From phone banking to spreading the word, every bit helps. Volunteers help win elections, so sign up today! #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #volunteer #tennessee #CookingUpChange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

One of the mottos of my campaign is “Lowering Costs. Lifting Families.” We can do that by eliminating the grocery tax, investing more in public education, raising the minimum wage & legalizing cannabis, NOT with data centers, or school vouchers, or flock cameras. #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Spooky season is one of my favorite times of year! In 3 short weeks our Spooktacular Halloween party will take place and you’re invited! That means you have until 10/4 to get your costume ready (highly encouraged). Scan the QR code for tickets and more info. #MandyCook4TN #halloween #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

If you want to be a part of what we are building, head to mandycook4tn.com and head to our "Support Mandy" page. We welcome you. It's a great opportunity to cook up change and meet other forward-thinkers in your community. #tennessee #sumnercounty #mandycook4tn #cookingupchange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today’s the day! I’m so excited to be at @affirmingsumner! Join me at 10:30 for an all-levels yoga class—stretch, breathe, & “meet the candidate” before the party! Let’s celebrate community, authenticity, and the freedom to be exactly who you are. #LoveIsLove #TransRightsAreHumanRights #MandyCook4TN

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

‼️Mandy Merch Alert‼️ We have t-shirts, yard signs, Halloween totes, and bumper magnets! Show everyone in your community who you support and sport it proudly! #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #merch #tennessee #CookingUpChange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Give yourself the opportunity to change your mind.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sometimes it’s hard to know what your candidates stand for. Here is a simple version of just a few of the things on my platform: Medicare for all, no school vouchers, and lowering costs. #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #tennessee #LoweringCostsLiftingFamilies #vote

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What are super-PACS and how are they playing a role in my race for TN State House?

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Unlike my opponent, I don’t take money from industry PACs or special interests. I’m running to improve the daily lives of Tennesseans, ALL Tennesseans, not the bottom lines of corporations. #MandyCook4TN #CookingUpChange #tennessee #statehouse #vote

Chart comparing industry PAC and corporate donations between candidates

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One month from today early voting starts in TN! Use the QR code to register if you haven’t already. Beat the lines and get your vote in ahead of time so you can sit back and relax on Election Day! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 #MandyCook4TN #CookingUpChange #tennessee #statehouse #vote

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Mark your calendars! Our #Spooktacular Halloween party is 4 weeks from today on 10/4! 🎃👻🦇🧛🏻‍♀️Costumes are strongly encouraged so start planning now! All proceeds benefit the campaign so come kickoff the spooky season with us! #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #halloween #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I can’t believe @affirmingsumner is only a week away! I can’t wait to see you all living your best and truest lives! Come celebrate pride and the end of summer with us! You can scan the QR code or go to their official IG for location info. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🦄🌈 #MandyCook4TN #tennessee #pride #statehouse

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 years later, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 and the thousands more lost to its aftermath. We must never forget the tragedy, or the unity that followed. In those days, we remembered what binds us together: we are all Americans. #NeverForget #TheseColorsDontRun #MandyCook4TN

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We have some new followers so let me briefly reintroduce myself. I am Mandy Cook and I’m running for TN House District 45. My campaign is grassroots so ZERO PAC money and no mega donors. As your rep, I will work for YOU, not corporate donors or special interests! #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Since 1894, Labor Day has honored American workers, blue and white collar alike. Today, remember those who fought for the 40-hour workweek, safer workplaces, & PTO. Rest, recharge, and enjoy time with the people you work so hard for. ✊🏻 #MandyCook4TN #LaborDay #Tennessee #WorkersUnite #statehouse

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The #MandyCook4TN team is so ready for #Halloween! Join us exactly 4 weeks from today for a Spooktacular Halloween Party in Hendersonville on Sunday 10/4 8-10pm! All proceeds will benefit the Mandy Cook Campaign 🎃Costumes Encouraged!🎃 #FrickenBats #Tennessee #CookingUpChange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’m so excited to see you at @affirmingsumner! 🌈 In just 2 weeks, we’ll kick off the end of summer with our locally grown Pride festival in Bethpage! Find registration & location info on their official IG. 💕🏳️‍🌈 #MandyCook4TN #LoveIsLove #Tennessee #SumnerCounty #LGBTQIA

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'm glad someone asked me this, because it's an important thing for us to communicate as a campaign! We do not use AI on the Mandy Cook campaign because we value human-to-human communication. #noai #nonewdatacenters #human #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The ‘Ber months have started and that means spooky season has begun! Order your super cute #Halloween tote before they are all gone! All the ghoul kids are getting them! 👻🎃💀 #MandyCook4TN #MandyMerch #statehouse #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There are a lot of things I will fight for once I’m elected to #Tennessee state legislature, but here are just a few: no private school vouchers ✏️, no more grocery tax🛒, and legal cannabis💚. #MandyCook4TN #statehouse #vote #CookingUpChange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The seat I'm running for is kind of like a congressional seat, but for state laws instead of federal ones. Federal Laws: Congress>Senate>President State Laws: State House>State Senate>Governor Get to know who your state rep is AND who is running for the seat this November.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Missing Dolly still? Me too. If you missed me covering one of her songs, make sure you check it out. Link in bio. #dollyparton #tennessee

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Welcome back to my series State House 101! Today we go over what a constituent is. The short answer is YOU! Your elected officials work for those in their district whether you voted for them or not. #MandyCook4TN #vote #tennessee #statehouse #CookingUpChange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I moved to Nashville nearly 20 years ago as a singer-songwriter. I've done a lot of living since I've been here. Ultimately everything has lead me to this moment in time, running for office. Music is what started it all, and what made me fall in love with Tennessee. www.youtube.com/watc... 1/3

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Dolly Parton Tribute – "I Will Always Love You"

Tennessee recently lost a legend with passing of the incomparable Dolly Parton. Dolly was a cultural icon in our state, and lived in ways that represented Tennessee's values. Her accomplishments and contributions to the world around her are immeasurable. Mandy's current role is in the landscape of

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #InternationalDogDay from the MandyCook4TN team! All dogs deserve to be celebrated. How are you celebrating? Leave a comment with a pic of your pups! #MandyCook4TN #Tennessee #CookingUpChange

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We shot some ads with @illumiere on Sunday and they are SLICK! These will air on streaming platforms to let more people in my district know they have a candidate who is ready to work for them. We need your help though. We have 10 weeks left in this election.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Don’t live in House District 45 but still want to help? You can! I’m fighting for ALL Tennesseans. By helping me flip this seat, you’re helping your neighbors, too. Scan the QR code or use the link in my bio! #MandyCook4TN #Tennessee #FlipTNBlue #Donate #StateHouse

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that corporations could be seen as individuals and should be able to "exercise their First Amendment Right of Free Speech" to influence elections. The decision is often referred to as "Citizens United".

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Did you know we are in a national blood shortage? I work in a trauma hospital- that means car crashes, multi-story falls, gun shot wounds, and a host of other gory accidents. So I know how crucial it is that patients receive blood when they need it.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I’m often asked where my campaign money comes from. The answer is YOU! I run a people-powered campaign funded by folks who believe in a more affordable TN. I NEVER take corporate PAC money. People > Corporations. $45 can help us flip this seat! #MandyCook4TN #FlipTNBlue #Tennessee #donate

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'm incredibly lucky to have a partner who stands beside me with his full support. This is a snippet of him speaking at our Cheers to Change event at Miel restaurant.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If we want to fully leverage the positive change that Jerri Green will bring to TN, we have to give her the legislative body she needs to pass policy!!! Think of it as Gov-maxxing 💅🏼👊💪 State legislative seats are slept on 😴 election cycle after election 🔄.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

As we enter into the new school year, I want to do what I can to make sure students in my community have the resources they need. We are proud to support @publicschoolstrong by hosting this Back to School Bash. Thank you to all who donated money and supplies for their Stuff The Bus event.

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Want to help flip TN blue? Volunteer with us! Canvassing is a great way to reach voters, make friends, and make a difference. You’ll have everything you need and never canvass alone. Sign up on our website! This is the Volunteer State, after all! 💙 #MandyCook4TN #Volunteer #FlipTNBlue #StateHouse

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Mandy Cook @mandycook4tn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We know our maps are gerrymandered here in TN- drawn to unfairly favor one party over the other. So how can we win if the game is rigged? Here in TN, we have shockingly low voter turn-out. Many people don't get out to vote or aren't even registered.

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