Cole Riel
Cole Riel (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 6. He assumed office on December 5, 2018. He left office on December 1, 2020.
Riel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 6. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Riel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Riel was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2020
Riel did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Barbara Griffin (R) | 11.1 | 3,376 | |
✔ | Michael Gunski (R) | 10.8 | 3,279 | |
✔ | Cole Riel (D) ![]() | 10.0 | 3,039 | |
✔ | ![]() | Fred Plett (R) ![]() | 9.9 | 3,009 |
✔ | ![]() | Joe Alexander Jr. (R) | 9.7 | 2,966 |
Jeffrey Day (R) | 9.7 | 2,957 | ||
![]() | Judi Lanza (D) | 9.6 | 2,930 | |
![]() | Melanie Renfrew-Hebert (D) ![]() | 9.4 | 2,876 | |
Reta MacGregor (D) | 9.4 | 2,875 | ||
![]() | Eric Emmerling (D) | 8.6 | 2,605 | |
![]() | Richard Manzo (L) | 1.7 | 517 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 6 |
Total votes: 30,435 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)
Judi Lanza, Reta MacGregor, Melanie Renfrew-Hebert, Cole Riel, and Eric Emmerling advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Judi Lanza | 21.3 | 1,012 |
✔ | Reta MacGregor | 20.4 | 970 | |
✔ | ![]() | Melanie Renfrew-Hebert ![]() | 20.1 | 954 |
✔ | Cole Riel ![]() | 19.8 | 943 | |
✔ | ![]() | Eric Emmerling | 18.4 | 875 |
Total votes: 4,754 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Barbara Griffin | 16.7 | 805 | |
✔ | Michael Gunski | 16.6 | 801 | |
✔ | ![]() | Fred Plett ![]() | 14.7 | 709 |
✔ | Jeffrey Day | 14.5 | 700 | |
✔ | ![]() | Joe Alexander Jr. | 13.6 | 654 |
David W. Pierce | 12.7 | 613 | ||
![]() | John Stafford | 11.1 | 536 |
Total votes: 4,818 | ||||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 (5 seats)
Richard Manzo advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Richard Manzo | 100.0 | 14 |
Total votes: 14 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Cole Riel participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Cole Riel's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
“ | - Lower Property Taxes - Strong Public Education - Affordable Healthcare[2][3] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
“ | A large part of why I am running is because NH is failing to attract and retain young people. This is not sustainable. We need to lower tuition at our In-state universities, have strong public education in every town in our state, invest in infrastructure, and lower the cost for first-time home owners.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Cole Riel answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
“ | Personally, I look up to my parents who have worked tirelessly to get to where they are today. Politically, I look up to Alexander Hamilton, Theodore Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Dudley Dudley, and Jason Kander.[3] | ” |
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“ | Have an open-mind, be willing to discuss issues with your fellow elected officials, and do what you think is best for those that you represent. These are all qualities that I have embraced during my time as an elected official.[3] | ” |
“ | I have a wide-knowledge of the issues at hand, have seen first-hand the effects that the decisions made in Concord have on our towns, and have lived in Goffstown my entire life and know the concerns of residents.[3] | ” |
“ | Participate in committee, serve your constituents, attend all sessions, and vote your conscious.[3] | ” |
“ | N/A[3] | ” |
“ | 9/11 was a defining moment in my childhood that defined the world around me and my own love of my country.[3] | ” |
“ | Counseling at a summer camp as a golf instructor. Teaching kids the basics of the game, sportsmanship, and to respect the course was a privilege.[3] | ” |
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“ | It is beneficial, but not essential. Previous experience is great, but voters should be more concerned with what you intend to do in the future.[3] | ” |
“ | Attracting and retaining young people.[3] | ” |
“ | One where there is clear communication, compromise, and respect for one another.[3] | ” |
“ | Yes, it is ridiculously valuable to build relationships. Whether this be for advancing your priorities, gaining knowledge, or any other reason- building that communication channel should not be ignored.[3] | ” |
“ | Independent redistributing commission that does not answer to any political party’s preferences.[3] | ” |
“ | There are a number of committees that I would love to serve on. No matter where I serve, I will be tracking legislation going through all committees.[3] | ” |
“ | N/A[3] | ” |
“ | I would not be interested in joining leadership until I had served multiple terms in the House.[3] | ” |
“ | Councilor Chris Pappas, a former State Representative, has always served his constituents with pride and a deep commitment to service. That is something I would hope to reflect in my own service.[3] | ” |
“ | No.[3] | ” |
“ | There are too many to name- concerns about firefighter pensions, public school funding, seniors staying in their homes... I have heard many stories all of which would help me better serve the people of Goffstown.[3] | ” |
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 2 through June 30.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 6
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Cole Riel's responses," September 9, 2018
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