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Tom
Cole

Tom Cole is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District and chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Background

Tom Cole is a Republican U.S. representative serving Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. He has held the seat since January 3, 2003, and as of 2026 serves as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. 37

Before his congressional career, Cole held several state and national party positions, including chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party (1985–1989), executive director of the National Republican Congressional Committee (1991–1993), Oklahoma secretary of state (1995–1999), and chief of staff of the Republican National Committee (1999–2001). He also served in the Oklahoma state senate from 1988 to 1991. 2

Cole began his professional career as a college instructor in history and politics and worked on the staff of U.S. Representative Mickey Edwards from 1982 to 1984. He later co-founded political consulting and survey-research firm CHS & Associates. 2

Cole holds a B.A. in history from Grinnell College (1971), an M.A. in history from Yale University (1974), and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Oklahoma (1984). He is a resident of Moore, Oklahoma, where he also attended high school. 23

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Oklahoma
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District; Chairman, House Appropriations Committee
Website
cole.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Trump endorses Cole at Durant, Oklahoma rally

    At a campaign rally in Durant, President Donald Trump endorsed Tom Cole among other Oklahoma congressional candidates, saying 'He's been with me for a lot of battles, and we've won 'em all.' The endorsement was part of Trump's broader list of congressional endorsements at the event.

    Trump campaigns for Mazzei, Hern at delayed but roaring Oklahoma rally: Recap · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 24
    news
    Cole and Rep. Sharice Davids introduce bipartisan resolution honoring Indian Boarding School survivors

    Cole joined Rep. Sharice Davids in announcing a bipartisan resolution designating the week of September 27–October 3 as an Indian Boarding School 'National Week of Remembrance,' honoring survivors of Indian Boarding Schools.

    Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Survivors of Indian Boarding Schools · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 15
    news
    Cole statement after Miami Tribe of Oklahoma legislation passes House, heads to White House

    Tom Cole issued a statement after Senate companion legislation supporting the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma passed the U.S. House of Representatives and was sent to the president's desk.

    Cole Companion Legislation Supporting the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Passes the U.S. House of Representatives and Heads to the White House · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Oklahoma Farm Bureau organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Family Research Council Action PAC organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA PVF) organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) union
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile for the November 2026 general election; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    At a Durant, Oklahoma rally on October 1, 2026, Trump gave Cole his 'complete and total endorsement,' saying 'He's been with me for a lot of battles, and we've won 'em all.' oklahoman.com · Oct 1, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$3.83M
Spent
$3.01M
Cash on hand
$2.60M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OK04055(opens in a new tab)

Sources 14

  1. [1] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Trump campaigns for Mazzei, Hern at delayed but roaring Oklahoma rally: Recap(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  3. [3] Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Survivors of Indian Boarding Schools(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  4. [4] Cole Companion Legislation Supporting the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Passes the U.S. House of Representatives and Heads to the White House(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  5. [5] Media | Representative Tom Cole(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  6. [6] Cole Votes to Counter Adversaries, Reinforce Security, and Advance America First Diplomacy(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  7. [7] Cole Statement on the Secure America Act(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  8. [8] Voter Guide Profile for OK U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Tom Cole(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
  9. [9] Cole Votes in Favor of House GOP Budget Resolution(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2025
  10. [10] Economy & Small Business(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2022
  11. [11] Education | Representative Tom Cole - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2022
  12. [12] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2022
  13. [13] Life(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2022
  14. [14] Second Amendment | Representative Tom Cole - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2022
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