Sheryl Cole

Sheryl Cole

Democratic Party

Candidate, Texas House of Representatives District 46

Texas House of Representatives District 46

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

5

Predecessor

Dawnna Dukes

Prior offices

Austin City Council Place 6

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Mayor Pro Tempore

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Compensation

Base salary

$7,200/year

Per diem

$221/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas

Law

University of Texas

Personal

Professional

Attorney

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Sheryl Cole (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 46. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. Her current term ends on January 14, 2025.

Cole (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 46. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

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Sheryl Cole earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas. Her career experience includes working as an attorney at the law firm of Wright & Greenhill from 1991 to 1995 and as staff counsel at the Texas Municipal League from 1995 to 2001.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Cole was assigned to the following committees:

• House Administration Committee, Vice Chair
• Business & Industry Committee
• House Higher Education Committee

2021-2022

Cole was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture and Livestock Committee
• House Administration Committee, Vice chair
• Ways & Means Committee

2019-2020

Cole was assigned to the following committees:

• County Affairs Committee
• Redistricting Committee
• Ways & Means Committee

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Sheryl Cole and Nikki Kosich are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Sheryl Cole (D)
		Nikki Kosich (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Sheryl Cole advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole	100.0	11,447

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Nikki Kosich advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nikki Kosich	100.0	3,397

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,397
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2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Sheryl Cole defeated Samuel Strasser and Thomas Kost in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole (D)	75.5	47,273
		Samuel Strasser (R)	21.8	13,628
		Thomas Kost (L)	2.8	1,726

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,627
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Sheryl Cole advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole	100.0	13,845

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Samuel Strasser advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Samuel Strasser	100.0	3,149

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,149
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Thomas Kost advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 12, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Thomas Kost (L)

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2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Sheryl Cole won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole (D)	100.0	62,064

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Sheryl Cole advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole	100.0	25,533

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,533
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2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Sheryl Cole defeated Gabriel Nila and Kevin Ludlow in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole (D)	82.2	46,893
		Gabriel Nila (R)	14.9	8,525
		Kevin Ludlow (L)	2.8	1,608

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,026
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Sheryl Cole defeated Jose Vela in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheryl Cole	50.9	4,967
		Jose Vela	49.1	4,794

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 9,761
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jose Vela	39.6	6,209
✔		Sheryl Cole	38.2	6,000
		Dawnna Dukes	10.2	1,595
		Ana Cortez	8.1	1,275
		Casey McKinney	2.0	312
		Warren Baker	1.9	300

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,691
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46

Gabriel Nila advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 46 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabriel Nila	100.0	1,609

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,609
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2014

See also: Austin, Texas municipal elections, 2014.

The city of Austin held elections for mayor on November 4, 2014. The candidate filing deadline was August 18, 2014. Incumbent Lee Leffingwell was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

The candidates included Stephen Adler, Sheryl Cole, Mike Martinez, Ronald J. Culver, Mary Krenek, David M. Orshalick, Todd H. Phelps and Randall F. Stephens.

In the general election, Adler and Martinez received the most votes, but neither won a majority. They faced each other in a runoff election on December 16, 2014. Adler was the winner.

Mayor of Austin Runoff Election, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Stephen Adler	67%	52,159
Mike Martinez	33%	25,639
Total Votes		77,798
Source: Travis County Clerk - 2014 Official Election Results

Mayor of Austin General Election, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Mike Martinez	29.6%	51,892
Stephen Adler	36.8%	64,416
Sheryl Cole	14.8%	25,846
Ronald J. Culver	0.8%	1,358
Mary Krenek	4.2%	7,370
David M. Orshalick	2.1%	3,746
Todd H. Phelps	9.9%	17,333
Randall F. Stephens	1.8%	3,204
Total Votes		150,882
Source: Travis County Clerk - 2014 Official Election Results

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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Sheryl Cole campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Texas House of Representatives District 46	On the Ballot general	$62,468	$51,671
2022	Texas House of Representatives District 46	Won general	$143,173	$117,197
2020	Texas House of Representatives District 46	Won general	$113,613	N/A**
2018	Texas House of Representatives District 46	Won general	$418,364	N/A**
Grand total			$737,617	$168,868
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Scorecards

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2023

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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Equality Texas Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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2019

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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Empower Texans Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Environment Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues. Equality Texas Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Eagle Forum: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Dawnna Dukes (D)	Texas House of Representatives District 46 2019-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Mayor Pro Tempore	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Austin City Council Place 6	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Texas House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Dade Phelan

Representatives

District 1

Gary VanDeaver (R)

District 2

Jill Dutton (R)

District 3

Cecil Bell (R)

District 4

Keith Bell (R)

District 5

Cole Hefner (R)

District 6

Matt Schaefer (R)

District 7

Jay Dean (R)

District 8

Cody Harris (R)

District 9

Trent Ashby (R)

District 10

Brian Harrison (R)

District 11

Travis Clardy (R)

District 12

Kyle Kacal (R)

District 13

Angelia Orr (R)

District 14

John Raney (R)

District 15

Steve Toth (R)

District 16

Will Metcalf (R)

District 17

Stan Gerdes (R)

District 18

Ernest Bailes (R)

District 19

Ellen Troxclair (R)

District 20

Terry Wilson (R)

District 21

Dade Phelan (R)

District 22

Christian Manuel (D)

District 23

Terri Leo-Wilson (R)

District 24

Greg Bonnen (R)

District 25

Cody Vasut (R)

District 26

Jacey Jetton (R)

District 27

Ron Reynolds (D)

District 28

Gary Gates (R)

District 29

Ed Thompson (R)

District 30

Geanie Morrison (R)

District 31

Ryan Guillen (R)

District 32

Todd Hunter (R)

District 33

Justin Holland (R)

District 34

Abel Herrero (D)

District 35

Oscar Longoria (D)

District 36

Sergio Munoz (D)

District 37

Janie Lopez (R)

District 38

Erin Gamez (D)

District 39

Armando Martinez (D)

District 40

Terry Canales (D)

District 41

Robert Guerra (D)

District 42

Richard Raymond (D)

District 43

J.M. Lozano (R)

District 44

John Kuempel (R)

District 45

Erin Zwiener (D)

District 46

Sheryl Cole (D)

District 47

Vikki Goodwin (D)

District 48

Donna Howard (D)

District 49

Gina Hinojosa (D)

District 50

James Talarico (D)

District 51

Maria Luisa Flores (D)

District 52

Caroline Harris (R)

District 53

Andrew Murr (R)

District 54

Brad Buckley (R)

District 55

Hugh Shine (R)

District 56

Vacant

District 57

Richard Hayes (R)

District 58

DeWayne Burns (R)

District 59

Shelby Slawson (R)

District 60

Glenn Rogers (R)

District 61

Frederick Frazier (R)

District 62

Reggie Smith (R)

District 63

Ben Bumgarner (R)

District 64

Lynn Stucky (R)

District 65

Kronda Thimesch (R)

District 66

Matt Shaheen (R)

District 67

Jeff Leach (R)

District 68

David Spiller (R)

District 69

James Frank (R)

District 70

Mihaela Plesa (D)

District 71

Stan Lambert (R)

District 72

Drew Darby (R)

District 73

Carrie Isaac (R)

District 74

Eddie Morales (D)

District 75

Mary Gonzalez (D)

District 76

Suleman Lalani (D)

District 77

Evelina Ortega (D)

District 78

Joseph Moody (D)

District 79

Claudia Ordaz (D)

District 80

Tracy King (D)

District 81

Brooks Landgraf (R)

District 82

Tom Craddick (R)

District 83

Dustin Burrows (R)

District 84

Carl Tepper (R)

District 85

Stan Kitzman (R)

District 86

John Smithee (R)

District 87

Four Price (R)

District 88

Ken King (R)

District 89

Candy Noble (R)

District 90

Ramon Romero (D)

District 91

Stephanie Klick (R)

District 92

Salman Bhojani (D)

District 93

Nate Schatzline (R)

District 94

Tony Tinderholt (R)

District 95

Nicole Collier (D)

District 96

David Cook (R)

District 97

Craig Goldman (R)

District 98

Giovanni Capriglione (R)

District 99

Charlie Geren (R)

District 100

Venton Jones (D)

District 101

Chris Turner (D)

District 102

Ana-Maria Ramos (D)

District 103

Rafael Anchia (D)

District 104

Jessica Gonzalez (D)

District 105

Terry Meza (D)

District 106

Jared Patterson (R)

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Victoria Neave Criado (D)

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Morgan Meyer (R)

District 109

Carl Sherman (D)

District 110

Toni Rose (D)

District 111

Yvonne Davis (D)

District 112

Angie Button (R)

District 113

Rhetta Bowers (D)

District 114

John Bryant (D)

District 115

Julie Johnson (D)

District 116

Trey Fischer (D)

District 117

Philip Cortez (D)

District 118

John Lujan (R)

District 119

Elizabeth Campos (D)

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Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)

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Steve Allison (R)

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Mark Dorazio (R)

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Diego Bernal (D)

District 124

Josey Garcia (D)

District 125

Ray Lopez (D)

District 126

Sam Harless (R)

District 127

Charles Cunningham (R)

District 128

Briscoe Cain (R)

District 129

Dennis Paul (R)

District 130

Tom Oliverson (R)

District 131

Alma Allen (D)

District 132

Mike Schofield (R)

District 133

Mano Deayala (R)

District 134

Ann Johnson (D)

District 135

Jon Rosenthal (D)

District 136

John Bucy (D)

District 137

Gene Wu (D)

District 138

Lacey Hull (R)

District 139

Jarvis Johnson (D)

District 140

Armando Walle (D)

District 141

Senfronia Thompson (D)

District 142

Harold Dutton (D)

District 143

Ana Hernandez (D)

District 144

Mary Perez (D)

District 145

Christina Morales (D)

District 146

Shawn Thierry (R)

District 147

Jolanda Jones (D)

District 148

Penny Shaw (D)

District 149

Hubert Vo (D)

District 150

Valoree Swanson (R)

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