Brian Cole
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative in New Hampshire
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative (New Hampshire House of Representatives)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationNew Hampshire
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BackgroundState Representative (New Hampshire House of Representatives)
EducationSouthern New Hampshire University — A.S. Accounting
Notable personal detailsBrian D. Cole is a Republican politician and small business executive from Manchester, New Hampshire. He has served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives (Hillsborough District 26) since 2022 and has served as vice chair of the House Housing Committee and as a member of the Ways and Means Committee. He previously led JC International, a wholesale tool company, and has been active in local Republican Party leadership in Manchester. He is a candidate for the U.S. House in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District in 2026.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brian Cole has opposed broad-based income, sales, and capital gains taxes, and has supported New Hampshire’s current school-funding system based heavily on local property taxes. He also has a mixed record on business taxes, including a later vote to cut the Business Enterprise Tax after previously marking himself against lowering business taxes on a survey.
Healthcare
Brian Cole has voted against permanent reauthorization of New Hampshire’s expanded Medicaid program and against allowing medical aid in dying. He also voted to create a right for health care workers to conscientiously object to participating in abortion-related care.
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Immigration & Border
Brian Cole has emphasized border security and support for tougher immigration enforcement. He backed the idea of a possible ICE detention facility in New Hampshire, said he voted against sanctuary cities, and supported protecting local participation in federal immigration enforcement. He also said he does not support changing birthright citizenship.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Brian Cole supports New Hampshire’s current abortion law, which allows abortion up to about 6 months and then permits exceptions when the pregnant person's life is in danger or there are fetal anomalies. He opposed a first-trimester ban, a second-trimester ban, a repeal of the 24-week ban, and a proposal to ban abortion after 24 weeks.
Climate & Energy
Brian Cole emphasizes lowering energy costs, expanding reliable power, and advancing next-generation nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and micro nuclear facilities near Seabrook and in the North Country. He frames energy policy around affordability, private-sector partnership, and making New Hampshire an energy leader rather than around emissions regulation or climate targets.
Public Safety & Guns
Brian Cole opposes stricter gun control laws and says he believes in the Second Amendment. His public record and campaign remarks indicate a pro-gun-rights position rather than support for new firearm restrictions.
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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