Early Vote
April 7-May 4, 2026
Election Day
May 5, 2026
The Vision
Smarter. Healthier. Wealthier. Ohio.
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.
In the News
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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…