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Brian D. Cole

Brian D. Cole

Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationNew Hampshire

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BackgroundBusiness executive

EducationSouthern New Hampshire University — B.S., Economics and Finance

Notable personal detailsBrian D. Cole is a Republican politician from Manchester, New Hampshire and a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (Hillsborough District 26), serving since 2022. He has served on the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee and has been active in local party leadership, including as chair of the Manchester Republican Committee. Cole is the CEO of JC International, a Manchester-based wholesale/distribution business.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting regulations and reducing burdens on small businesses, pursuing spending cuts and structural fiscal reforms, and aiming for a balanced federal budget. Advocates measures such as zero-based budgeting and a Balanced Budget Amendment to reduce national debt and slow government spending growth.

Healthcare

Supports increased federal investment in biomedical research, aging/healthspan initiatives, and modernization of agencies like the FDA to reduce long‑term healthcare costs; does not state a clear position on coverage expansions (ACA/public option) or market‑based reforms in the cited materials.

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Immigration & Border

Supports strengthening border security and enforcing immigration laws to stop illegal immigration and protect American jobs and communities. Emphasizes that borders must be secure and proposes increasing resources for northern border patrols and deterrence of illegal activity. Aligns with 'America First' framing and support for stronger enforcement measures rather than expanded legal pathways or regularization.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Opposes expanding legal protections for abortion and has supported measures that restrict access to abortion and defund providers. Holds a voting record against ballot measures and bills that would enshrine or expand abortion rights and has supported legislation and endorsements aligned with anti‑abortion groups.

Climate & Energy

Supports making New Hampshire’s energy reliable, affordable, and clean and explicitly endorses developing advanced nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and building micro nuclear power plants near Seabrook and in the North Country. Emphasizes clean energy development while not calling for rapid phase-out of fossil fuels or Green New Deal–style measures.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate commits to defending the Second Amendment and protecting the rights of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms, and says he will oppose attempts to weaken those rights while supporting responsible firearm use and hunting traditions.

Polls

NH-01 Republican nominee?
Polling Average
15%10%5%0%
5.4%
11.5%
9%
Brian D. Cole
B. Cole
Hollie Noveletsky
H. Noveletsky
Anthony DiLorenzo
A. DiLorenzo
Melissa Bailey
M. Bailey
Date (Start - End)SpreadColeNoveletskyDiLorenzoBailey
Polling Average
Noveletsky+6.1
5.4%11.5%9.0%2.2%
Saint Anselm College Survey CenterJun 24 - 25
Noveletsky+8.0
8.0%16.0%13.0%2.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterJan 15 - 19
Noveletsky+11.0
4.0%15.0%10.0%4.0%
Saint Anselm College Survey CenterNov 18 - 19
Noveletsky+0.0
5.0%5.0%4.0%2.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterSep 17 - 23
Noveletsky+5.0
5.0%10.0%0.0%
Saint Anselm College Survey CenterAug 26 - 27
Cole+2.0
5.0%3.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$483.3K
$362.5K
$241.7K
$120.8K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$483.3K
$126.0K
$357.3K
$19.9K

Source: FEC

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