Mike Cole
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Mike Cole is a New York State Assemblyman representing the 142nd District, covering portions of Erie and Niagara Counties. He is a Republican, who was first elected to the Assembly during a special election in May of 2006, gaining close to 70 percent of the vote.
Mike currently serves on the Tourism, Arts and Sports Development Committee, Higher Education Committee, Local Governments Committee, and Government Operations Committee. He is also the ranking member of the Ethics and Guidance Committee.
Mike was elected to his first full term as an Assemblyman on November 7, 2006, defeating Democratic challenger Laura Monte with nearly 57 percent of the vote.
Prior to serving in the Assembly, Assemblyman Cole served as both a councilman and supervisor in the Town of Alden, NY.
Cole currently resides in Alden, New York with his wife, Lori, and two daughters, Emily and Allison.
