Walter E. Cooke (November 22, 1910 – December 31, 1982) was an American politician from New York.

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He was born on November 22, 1910, in Brooklyn, New York City.[1] He married Lillian Reilly, and they had three daughters.

Cooke was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 10th D.) in 1943 and 1944. In November 1944, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Republican Lewis W. Olliffe.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (11th D.) from 1955 to 1964, sitting in the 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd and 174th New York State Legislature.

He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1965.

He died on December 31, 1982, in Community Hospital in Brooklyn.[2]

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Kings County, 10th District

1943–1944
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Kings County, 10th District

1965
Succeeded by
district abolished
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
11th District

1955–1964
Succeeded by