David Cole (Alabama)
David Cole (Republican Party) was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 10. He assumed office on November 9, 2022. He left office on August 31, 2023.
Cole (Republican Party) ran for election to the Alabama House of Representatives to represent District 10. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Cole resigned on August 31, 2023, in response to charges that he committed voter fraud.[1]To read more, click here.
Biography
David Cole earned a degree from Arkansas State University and a doctorate in medical services from the University of Arkansas. Cole's career experience includes working as the medical director of Occupational Health Group. He has been affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the 25th Infantry Division Association, and The Marine's Memorial Club.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cole was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2022
See also: Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alabama House of Representatives District 10
David Cole defeated Marilyn Lands and Elijah Boyd in the general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Cole (R) | 51.6 | 7,581 |
 | Marilyn Lands (D) | 45.0 | 6,608 | |
 | Elijah Boyd (L) | 3.4 | 503 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 14,696 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marilyn Lands advanced from the Democratic primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 10.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. David Cole advanced from the Republican primary for Alabama House of Representatives District 10.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Anson Knowles (R)
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Alabama State Legislature was in session from March 7 to June 6.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Noteworthy events
Voter fraud arrest
On August 29, 2023, Cole was arrested and charged with voter fraud for allegedly voting at multiple or unauthorized locations.[3] Cole posted $2,500 bail the same day and was released from custody.[3] Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) confirmed to local news outlets that his office was prosecuting the case.[4]
Cole resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives on August 31, 2023, and filed court documents that showed he intended to plead guilty to the charges.[5] In a statement, Cole's attorney said "Dr. Cole admits and takes full responsibility for the mistakes he made in the political process."[5]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alabama House of Representatives District 10 |
Footnotes
- ↑ WHNT News 19, "Alabama Rep. Resigns, Pleads Guilty in Voter Fraud Case," accessed September 1, 2023
- ↑ Dr. David Cole, "About," accessed January 6, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Madison County Sheriff's Office, "DAVID WAYNE COLE," accessed August 30, 2023.
- ↑ The Hill, "GOP state lawmaker arrested in Alabama on felony voter fraud charges," accessed August 30, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 AL.com, "David Cole resigns seat in Alabama House after arrest on illegal voting charge," accessed September 1, 2023
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Ball (R) |
Alabama House of Representatives District 10 2022-2023 |
Succeeded by Marilyn Lands (D) |
