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The Vision

Smarter. Healthier. Wealthier. Ohio.

Older
Ohioans
Protected 

Your home. Your legacy. Your security.

Healthier
Communities
For All

Quality of life isn’t a luxury— it’s what you deserve.

Increased Investment
in Education

Every child deserves a world-class education.
No exceptions.

Opportunities
for Workers and Small Businesses

The American Dream shouldn’t require a miracle.

You Can Count on Cole

Michael Cole isn’t asking you to hope for things get better. He’s offering a proven track record, specific plans, and the backbone to fight for them.

Count on Cole for O-H-I-O means:

  • O – Your parents and grandparents can afford to stay in their homes
  • H – Your community is a place where families can actually thrive
  • I – Your children get the education they deserve, not the one they can afford
  • O – Your hard work translates into a decent life, not just survival

This isn’t about left versus right. This is about up versus down. And for too long, working-class Ohioans have been left behind while the wealthy get wealthier and politicians offer excuses.

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In the News
  • Cole Earns Key Endorsements in District 2 Statehouse Race

    Former City of Whitehall Mayor Maggard, former Ohio House of Representatives Minority Leader Maxwell Heard, Village of Urbancrest Mayor Barnes, and Columbus City Councilmember Wyche endorse Michael Cole for State Representative, Ohio House District 2   Michael Cole, candidate for State Representative for Ohio House District 2, announced a…

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  • Fix the System — Don’t Break Public Education

    It was the summer of 2015, and leaders from across the state packed a forum hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club. The task, tackle one of the most urgent issues facing Ohio homeowners: rising property taxes. For Michael Cole, the conversation wasn’t just about tax bills — it was…

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  • Cole Responds to Proposed House Bill Targeting Student Behavioral Assessments

    Proposed House Bill 189 Designed to Share Student Behavioral Assessments “Ohio House Bill 189 proposes a ‘digital threat portal’ that stigmatizes our children in a database as behavioral threats!,” said Ohio House of Representatives District 2 candidate Michael Cole. “Safety matters in our schools–but so do Civil Rights! Ohio’s…

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  • Making a Smarter, Healthier, and Wealthier Ohio for All

    Let’s Get to Work for O-H-I-O! Michael Cole lays out a bold vision for the future of Ohio — one rooted in innovation, community well-being, and shared prosperity. Whether you’re a parent, small-business owner, student, or community leader, you can Count on Cole to challenge us to think bigger…

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  • From School Board to Statehouse

    Cole Vows Bold Leadership for District 2. Seeks to Continue the Fight for Ohioans at the Statehouse   Michael D. Cole, a three-time elected member of the Columbus City Schools Board of Education, today announced his candidacy for State Representative in Ohio House District 2. Cole will compete in…

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