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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HJ107

Commending Scott Foster.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB241

License plates; only rear plate required, exception.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB242

Public utilities; budget plan payment increases.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In Senate

HB243

Corporate welfare tax; imposes on large employers a tax equal to 100% of qualified employee benefit.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB320

Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB360

Agricultural products; production and sale, plants and plant products inspection, etc.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB702

Virginia Firearm Give-Back Program and Fund; established and created, report.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB999

Virginia Human rights Act: equal credit opportunities, Virginia Fair Housing Law, nondiscrimination.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB1000

Rappahannock Area Transportation Authority; created, funding, Planning District 16.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB1279

Affordable housing; religious organizations and other nonprofit tax-exempt properties.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB1280

State correctional facilities; participation of prisoners in employment and educational programs.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB1282

Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners; licensure by endorsement, etc.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB1394

Loitering; unhoused persons.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

HB1434

Medicaid; benefit for nutrition services programs, sunset.
Chief Patron: Joshua Cole
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 98%
Close Votes 47
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 3
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 88%

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)