Scott Cosper
'Rodney Scott Cosper, known as Scott Cosper (born November 8, 1968),[1] is a Republican state representative for District 54 in Bell and Lampasas counties in central Texas. In 2017, he succeeded fellow Republican Jimmie Don Aycock, a veterinarian who did not seek re-election in 2016.
| Rodney Scott Cosper | |
Texas State Representative for District 54 (Bell and Lampasas counties)
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmie Don Aycock |
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| Born | November 8, 1968 Place of birth missing |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christina R. "Christy" Cosper (married 2004) |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Alma mater | Central Texas College in Killeen |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
| Website | http://scottcosper.com |
Cosper is the former mayor of Killeen in Bell County, a position which he held from 2014 to 2016. For the nine years prior to 2014, he was a member of the Killeen City Council.[2][3]
To win the state House position, Cosper defeated fellow Republican Austin Ruiz, 50.44 to 49.56 percent in a runoff contest. He then defeated in the general election the Democratic Party|Democratic]] nominee, Sandra Jean Blankenship (born 1964) of Killeen, 28,894 (54.8 percent) to 23,794 (45.2 percent).[4]
In his bid for a second term in 2018, Cosper faces a runoff election on May 22 with fellow Republican Brad Buckley. Cosper led a three-candidate GOP field with 4,472 (44.6 percent) to Buckley's 4,173 (41.6 percent). The remaining 1,390 votes (13.9 percent) went to Larry R. Smith, whose supporters will be critical in the runoff election. Smith had also finished third in the 2016 primary.[5] Cosper or Buckley will face Sandra Blankenship, who is again seeking the state House seat on the Democratic ticket in the November 6 general election.[6]
Cosper owns Cosper Custom Homes and Construction Company and is the president of a real estate development business; the legislative seat is part-time. His wife, Christina R. "Christy" Cosper, is an educator. They couple has two daughters.[7]
References
- â Rodney Cosper. Mylife.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2018.
- â Josh Sullivan (January 10, 2017). Former Killeen mayor starts new life as state legislator. Killeen Daily Herald. Retrieved on January 16, 2017.
- â Jeff Lowe (October 13, 2015). Killeen mayor joins race for Texas House. Lampasas Dispatch Record. Retrieved on 16 January 2017.
- â Election Results. Texas Secretary of State (November 8, 2016). Retrieved on January 18, 2017.
- â {{cite web|url=https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/mar06_325_state.htm%7Ctitle=Election Returns|date=Marcgh 6, 2018|publisher=Texas Secretary of State|accessdate=March 18, 2018}]
- â Sandra Blankenship. Facebook. Retrieved on March 18, 2018.
- â Scott Cosper. scottcosper.com. Retrieved on January 19, 2017.