Joshua Cole

Joshua Cole

Joshua Cole has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Also served from 2020 to 2022.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 65
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1065
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Eric Sundberg and Javontae Mickens; Administrative Assistant: Robin Levey
Room: 913
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HJ8

15th Judicial Circuit; Judicial Council of Virginia to study organization and boundaries.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB34

Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Program; established.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB35

Restorative housing and isolated confinement; restrictions on use.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB36

Standards of Quality; class size limits, exception for certain ensemble music classes.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HR52

Commending Little Forest Baptist Church.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB53

Student bullying; adjusts definition, characteristics of victim.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HR53

Commending the Healing Station.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HR54

Commending STEP VA.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HR57

Commending the Greater Fredericksburg Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HR58

Commending Lafayette Elementary School.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB64

Health insurance; coverage for speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB72

Real property tax; classification of land and improvements in City of Fredericksburg.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: Consolidated

HB73

Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In Senate

HB89

Candidates for office; electronic filing of forms, petitions, etc., with Department of Elections.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HJ91

Celebrating the life of Gladys Mae West.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: Passed

Floor Vote Participation 98%
Close Votes 41
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 3
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 94%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: African-American
(24% of legislators are African-American)

Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)

Age: 35
(33% of legislators are 45 and under)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 4 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: District of Columbia
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 540
(18% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: High School or Less
(5% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Not Applicable
(7% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Other / Pastor, Eddie Edwards Signs Inc
(14% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Less than $10,000
(31% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)