Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Elizabeth W Cooley Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 7 Party: Democratic Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/elizabeth-w-cooley-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-7?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-7 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Elizabeth+W+Cooley+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+7#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:41:59.006Z Summary Elizabeth W Cooley candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 47 Source-backed claims: 47 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: A Special Town Meeting is held each fall, usually in November, to deal with any budget changes, zoning by-law amendments or other matters placed on the warrant. (No salary; no health insurance.)* following a candidate name indicates an Incumbent.For 2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Which of these issues is/are important to your constituents, and how would you address their concerns and provide feedback to them? (Subjects such as housing, ICE in Brookline, senior services, or something else.) Candidate has not yet responded. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (high confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: Depending on vacancies some precincts will have more members to be elected.Town Meeting is responsible for passing a balanced annual town budget and enacts all town by-laws. 4. Jobs and economy — support (high confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: That means intentionally addressing the racial and economic disparities that have long shaped access, opportunity, and outcomes in our community Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 10 - Thre 5. Education — support (high confidence) Evidence: 9 items across 8 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Zullas (Dem) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: Public safety, a priority, should not be subject to an override. 7. Immigration — oppose (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: We will continue working on investing in better public transit, redesigning our streets so biking and walking are safe options, expanding green infrastructure wherever possible and working to protect our green canopy I will try to evaluate and im 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Elizabeth W Cooley has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Cost of living Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: I am a parent of two children at the Ridley School & am a long-time election worker. Quote: “I am a parent of two children at the Ridley School & am a long-time election worker.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 2. Government transparency Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Supporting local media and news and government transparency. Quote: “Supporting local media and news and government transparency.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088200 3. Infrastructure Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Bicycling has been my primary mode of transportation for over 15 years. Quote: “Bicycling has been my primary mode of transportation for over 15 years.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088200 4. Education Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Like my family, many of our neighbors moved to Brookline for the excellent schools. Quote: “Like my family, many of our neighbors moved to Brookline for the excellent schools.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698 5. Environment and energy Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: Co-sponsored the Town Meeting article requiring Fossil Fuel Free new construction, forming the basis of the ten-community state pilot program in which Brookline is now participating. Quote: “Co-sponsored the Town Meeting article requiring Fossil Fuel Free new construction, forming the basis of the ten-community state pilot program in which Brookline is now participating.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698 6. Education Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Vanderkay* (NPE) Ben Chostner (NPE) Carey Goldberg (NPE) Jess Levasseur (NPE) Aron Unger (NPE) Kevin Walton (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years Lee L. Quote: “Vanderkay* (NPE) Ben Chostner (NPE) Carey Goldberg (NPE) Jess Levasseur (NPE) Aron Unger (NPE) Kevin Walton (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years Lee L.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 7. Education Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Vogt* (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years Catherine C. Quote: “Vogt* (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years Catherine C.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088200 8. Environment and energy Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: She is supportive of working to continue to improve accessibility for all residents while also moving Brookline towards its Climate Goals for 2040 by prioritizing environmental sustainability in town and green space preservation. Quote: “She is supportive of working to continue to improve accessibility for all residents while also moving Brookline towards its Climate Goals for 2040 by prioritizing environmental sustainability in town and green space preservation.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 9. Education Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Rourke Jr.* (NPE) Blair Hines (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 15 - Three Years Arisa Susan Boit* (NPE) Choose Chosen Biographical Information Campaign Mailing Address 271 Goddard Ave Broo Quote: “Rourke Jr.* (NPE) Blair Hines (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 15 - Three Years Arisa Susan Boit* (NPE) Choose Chosen Biographical Information Campaign Mailing Address 271 Goddard Ave Brookline, MA 02445 Attendance 21 of 21 Biographical Data I moved to Brookline in 2003 and raised both of my children here… I am an artist and former teacher.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 15 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088840 10. Education Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Zullas (Dem) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Quote: “Zullas (Dem) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund” Source: My Choices — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-index.do?c=29069393 Source-backed claims 1. Cost of living — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: I am a parent of two children at the Ridley School & am a long-time election worker. Quote: “I am a parent of two children at the Ridley School & am a long-time election worker.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 2. Government transparency — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Supporting local media and news and government transparency. Quote: “Supporting local media and news and government transparency.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088200 3. Infrastructure — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Bicycling has been my primary mode of transportation for over 15 years. Quote: “Bicycling has been my primary mode of transportation for over 15 years.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088200 4. Education — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Like my family, many of our neighbors moved to Brookline for the excellent schools. Quote: “Like my family, many of our neighbors moved to Brookline for the excellent schools.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698 5. Environment and energy — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: Co-sponsored the Town Meeting article requiring Fossil Fuel Free new construction, forming the basis of the ten-community state pilot program in which Brookline is now participating. Quote: “Co-sponsored the Town Meeting article requiring Fossil Fuel Free new construction, forming the basis of the ten-community state pilot program in which Brookline is now participating.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698 6. Jobs and economy — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: I am a co-Founder of ZeroCarbonMA, focused on developing smart policies for reaching our Net Zero goals in Brookline and MA; Board President of Resilient Coders where we teach low income people of color software engineering to advance racial an Quote: “I am a co-Founder of ZeroCarbonMA, focused on developing smart policies for reaching our Net Zero goals in Brookline and MA; Board President of Resilient Coders where we teach low income people of color software engineering to advance racial and economic justice in the tech sector; and lastly, I work with first time entrepreneurs from Palestine and Israel to start social impact ventures and build trust in that conflicted region via my role at Our Generation Speaks.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698 7. Government transparency — promised Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: It is important that our community remains informed and committed to policies that uphold dignity, transparency, and respect for all. Quote: “It is important that our community remains informed and committed to policies that uphold dignity, transparency, and respect for all.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698 8. Education — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Vanderkay* (NPE) Ben Chostner (NPE) Carey Goldberg (NPE) Jess Levasseur (NPE) Aron Unger (NPE) Kevin Walton (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years Lee L. Quote: “Vanderkay* (NPE) Ben Chostner (NPE) Carey Goldberg (NPE) Jess Levasseur (NPE) Aron Unger (NPE) Kevin Walton (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years Lee L.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 9. Education — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Vogt* (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years Catherine C. Quote: “Vogt* (NPE) Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund Voter Guide Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years Catherine C.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 06 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088200 10. Infrastructure — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: My policy interests are the overlap of transportation, land use, & social justice. Quote: “My policy interests are the overlap of transportation, land use, & social justice.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 11. Environment and energy — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: She is supportive of working to continue to improve accessibility for all residents while also moving Brookline towards its Climate Goals for 2040 by prioritizing environmental sustainability in town and green space preservation. Quote: “She is supportive of working to continue to improve accessibility for all residents while also moving Brookline towards its Climate Goals for 2040 by prioritizing environmental sustainability in town and green space preservation.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 12. Immigration — supports Elizabeth W Cooley's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Immigration: Jess is also supportive of local policies that protect the rights of our immigration communities and ensure their safety. Quote: “Jess is also supportive of local policies that protect the rights of our immigration communities and ensure their safety.” Source: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155 Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.