Bill Cole (politician)

This article is about the West Virginia state senator. For the American jazz musician, see Bill Cole (musician).

Bill Cole

President of the West Virginia Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2015
Preceded by	Jeff Kessler
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 1, 2012 Serving with Mark Maynard
Preceded by	Mark Wills
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 24th district
In office May 28, 2010 – December 1, 2010
Preceded by	John Shott
Succeeded by	Marty Gearheart
Personal details
Born	William Paul Cole III (1956-05-16) May 16, 1956 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Brownie Elizabeth Deemer
Children	Jason Paul Lee William Elizabeth MaryEllen
Alma mater	Northwood University
Religion	Lutheranism

William Paul "Bill" Cole III (born May 16, 1956) is an American politician and a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 6 since December 1, 2012. He is President of the Senate and, as such, holds the title of Lieutenant Governor. Cole also served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from May 28, 2010 until December 1, 2010 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Delegate John Shott.^[1]

Education

Cole earned his BBA from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.

Elections

In 2012, Cole challenged Democratic Senator and former state Delegate Mark Wills, who had been appointed to the post. Cole was unopposed in the Republican Primary held on May 8, 2012. Cole received 2,757 votes in the primary.^[2] He went on to win the November 6, 2012 General election with 18,598 votes and 53.3% of the vote against Senator Wills.^[3]

Tenure

Following the Republican takeover of the State Senate, the GOP Caucus elected him President of the Senate.

In 2015 Cole, who is an auto dealer in his home state and Kentucky, championed Senate Bill 453 which restricts car manufacturers from selling vehicles directly to consumers, instead requiring they sell through franchisees.^[4]^[5]^[6]

References

↑ Manchin, Joe (May 28, 2010). "Governor Appoints Bill Cole to Fill the 24th District West Virginia House of Delegates Seat". Governor of West Virginia. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
↑ "Statewide Results Primary Election May 8, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
↑ "Statewide Results General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Charleston, West Virginia: Secretary of State of West Virginia. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
↑ Jenkins, Jeff (March 15, 2015). "Car sales bill being debated". MetroNews. Archived from the original on November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
↑ Kravets, David (April 4, 2015). "West Virginia is the latest state to ban Tesla direct sales". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
↑ Lavrinc, Damon (April 3, 2015). "Funny How Tesla Can't Sell In A State Where Lt. Governor Is A Dealer". Jalopnik. Archived from the original on November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.

External links

Official page at the West Virginia Legislature
Campaign site

Profile at Project Vote Smart
Bill Cole at Ballotpedia
Bill Cole at the National Institute on Money in State Politics

Political offices
Preceded by Jeff Kessler	President of the West Virginia Senate 2015–present	Incumbent

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Members of the West Virginia Senate

82nd State Legislature (2014–16)

President of the Senate: Bill Cole
President pro Tempore: Mitch Carmichael
Majority Leader: Mitch Carmichael
Minority Leader: Jeff Kessler

Ryan Ferns (R)
Jack Yost (D)
Jeff Kessler (D)
Kent Leonhardt (R)
Donna J. Boley (R)
Bob Ashley (R)
Mitch Carmichael (R)
Mike Hall (R)
Robert H. Plymale (D)
Mike Woelfel (D)
Bill Cole (R)
Mark R. Maynard (R)
Art Kirkendoll (D)
Ron Stollings (D)
Ed Gaunch (R)
Chris Walters (R)
Jeff Mullins (R)
Sue Cline (R)
William Laird IV (D)
Ronald F. Miller (D)
Greg Boso (R)
Robert L. Karnes (R)
Doug Facemire (D)
Mike Romano (D)
Robert Beach (D)
Roman Prezioso (D)
David Sypolt (R)
Bob Williams (D)
Craig Blair (R)
Charles S. Trump IV (R)
Herb Snyder (D)
John Unger (D)
Corey Palumbo (D)
Tom Takubo (R)

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