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Cole Hefner

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Cole Hefner
Image of Cole Hefner
Texas House of Representatives District 5
Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

8

Compensation

Base salary

$7,200/year

Per diem

$221/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Pittsburg, Texas
Religion
Christian
Profession
Small business owner
Contact

Cole Hefner (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 5. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Hefner (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Hefner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cole Hefner was born in Pittsburg, Texas. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Hefner was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Hefner was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Hefner was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner defeated Nancy Nichols in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner (R) Candidate Connection
 
98.8
 
74,381
Image of Nancy Nichols
Nancy Nichols (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
1.2
 
910

Total votes: 75,291
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner defeated Jeff Fletcher and Dewey Collier in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner Candidate Connection
 
69.8
 
20,040
Image of Jeff Fletcher
Jeff Fletcher Candidate Connection
 
19.3
 
5,547
Image of Dewey Collier
Dewey Collier Candidate Connection
 
10.9
 
3,119

Total votes: 28,706
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hefner in this election.

2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. Incumbent Cole Hefner won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 5.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner defeated Dewey Collier in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner
 
81.0
 
20,202
Image of Dewey Collier
Dewey Collier Candidate Connection
 
19.0
 
4,753

Total votes: 24,955
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner defeated LaWyanda Prince in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner (R)
 
80.0
 
59,197
Image of LaWyanda Prince
LaWyanda Prince (D) Candidate Connection
 
20.0
 
14,824

Total votes: 74,021
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

LaWyanda Prince advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of LaWyanda Prince
LaWyanda Prince Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
5,202

Total votes: 5,202
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner
 
100.0
 
23,932

Total votes: 23,932
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Campaign finance


2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner defeated Bill Liebbe in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner (R)
 
79.3
 
44,604
Bill Liebbe (D)
 
20.7
 
11,610

Total votes: 56,214
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Bill Liebbe advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Bill Liebbe
 
100.0
 
2,105

Total votes: 2,105
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner
 
100.0
 
16,008

Total votes: 16,008
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2016

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[2] Incumbent Bryan Hughes (R) did not seek re-election.

Cole Hefner ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 5 general election.[3]

Texas House of Representatives, District 5 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Cole Hefner  (unopposed) 100.00% 51,428
Total Votes 51,428
Source: Texas Secretary of State

Cole Hefner defeated Jay Misenheimer in the Texas House of Representatives, District 5 Republican primary runoff.[4]

Texas House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Cole Hefner 60.77% 7,184
     Republican Jay Misenheimer 39.23% 4,637
Total Votes 11,821


Cole Hefner and Jay Misenheimer defeated Randy Davis, Philip Hayes and Holly Coggins Hayes in the Texas House of Representatives District 5 Republican Primary.[5][4]

Texas House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Cole Hefner 46.03% 12,917
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jay Misenheimer 26.98% 7,571
     Republican Randy Davis 13.52% 3,793
     Republican Philip Hayes 7.45% 2,091
     Republican Holly Coggins Hayes 6.03% 1,693
Total Votes 28,065

Endorsements

In 2016, Hefner's endorsements included the following:[6]

  • Texas Right to Life
  • Grassroots America - We The People
  • Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
  • Conservative Republicans of Texas
  • Concerned Women for America

  • East Texas Police Chiefs Association
  • Texas Homeschool Coalition
  • Texas Farm Bureau
  • Texas Values
  • VOCAL PAC (Voice of Conservatism And Liberty)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Cole Hefner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hefner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a Christian first, Conservative second, Republican third. I am a small business owner with a wonderful wife and seven children. My experience in both public service and private business has provided me with a deep understanding of the need to reduce government intrusion into the lives and businesses of Texans.
The protection of life, especially unborn life, is the primary issue that got me involved in government and politics. I remain passionate about this area of public policy. Additionally, eliminating burdensome regulations and lowering taxes remains a policy priority for me.
I pray that a better state and better nation will be the legacy I leave for my children and future generations of Texans.
Governor Greg Abbott

Senator Bryan Hughes
Congressman Lance Gooden
Comptroller Glenn Hegar
Commissioner Wayne Christian
Smith Co. Sheriff Larry Smith
Wood Co. Sheriff Kelly Cole
Titus Co. Sheriff Tim Ingram
Upshur Co. Sheriff Larry Webb
Camp Co. Sheriff John Cortelyou
Rains Co. Sheriff Michael Hopkins
National Rifle Association
Young Conservatives of Texas
Texas Values Action
Texas Home School Coalition
Combined Law Enforcement Assoc. of Texas
Texas Alliance for Life
Texans for Medical Freedom
Life PAC (Texans for Life)
Texas State Rifle Association
Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND
Texas Association of Realtors
TSCRA Cattle Raisers PAC
Texans for Lawsuit Reform

Texas State Association of Firefighters
Financial transparency and accountability at every single level of government should be a priority for all Texans but especially for our elected officials. During my time in the legislature I have prioritized these principles and will continue to file, support, and vote for legislation that furthers these principles.

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2022

Cole Hefner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Cole Hefner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

  • 100% pro-life
  • Authentic conservative
  • Secure and defend our border
  • Stop all handouts and illegal immigrants
  • Will reduce gov't spending for a stronger economy
  • Defend the 2nd amendment[7]
—Cole Hefner[8]

Campaign finance summary


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Cole Hefner campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Texas House of Representatives District 5Won general$657,185 $544,589
2022Texas House of Representatives District 5Won general$306,802 $356,118
2020Texas House of Representatives District 5Won general$229,795 N/A**
2018Texas House of Representatives District 5Won general$199,011 N/A**
Grand total$1,392,793 $900,707
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2017-Present
Succeeded by
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