Triston Cole (born January 4, 1976) is an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021.
Triston Cole | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Lauwers |
| Succeeded by | Ben Frederick |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Greg MacMaster |
| Succeeded by | Ken Borton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1976 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Stacy |
| Education | Northwestern Michigan College Ferris State University |
| Website | Party website |
Career
editFirst elected in November 2014, Cole represented Antrim, Charlevoix, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Otsego counties in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula.[1]
Prior to his election to the House, Cole was a hunting guide for 15 years. He and his wife Stacy also started a farm in Antrim County. Cole is also a former president of the Antrim County Farm Bureau and chairman of the county Republican Party.[2]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Triston Cole | 20,879 | 62.85 | |
| Democratic | Jay Calo | 12,339 | 37.15 | |
| Total votes | 33,218 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ Gongwer News Service: Rep. Triston Cole
- ^ State Rep. Triston Cole
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