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Joshua Cole is from Washington, D.C. He attended Liberty University and has a bachelor's degree in religion from University of Mary Washington. He is a Christian.

Joshua is a pastor at Union Bell Baptist Church. He previously worked as a behavioral aid for students in Richmond Public Schools and a special assistant to the CEO of GCubed, Inc, and as an academic advisor at Liberty University. He also served as chief of staff in the Virginia House of Delegates 

Joshua currently serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 65. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2019 to 2021, representing District 28. 

Believes in "Housing for all Virginians."

Believes in creating "an economy for all."

As a state representative, voted in favor of raising the minimum wage.

- Believes in "Housing for all Virginians."
- Believes in creating "an economy for all."
- Supports protecting workers' rights.
- As a state representative, voted in favor of raising the minimum wage.

Economy

Supports environmental protection and opposes pollution.

- Supports environmental protection and opposes pollution.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in finding solutions for traffic and I-95 congestion.

- Believes in finding solutions for traffic and I-95 congestion.

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Supports making community college tuition free.

As a state representative, voted in favor of making community college tuition free.

- Supports public education.
- As a state representative, voted in favor of making community college tuition free.

Education

Supports capping out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs for Virginians with pre-existing conditions.

- Supports access to abortion.
- Supports capping out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs for Virginians with pre-existing conditions.

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Joshua G. Cole

Joshua Cole is from Washington, D.C. He graduated from North Stafford High School in 2009 and has attended Liberty University in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. He lives with his wife, Tiffany R. Santora-Cole, and their two children in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He has served as an assistant pastor at the Union Bell Baptist Church.

Joshua is a pastor at Union Bell Baptist Church. He previously worked as a behavioral aid for students in Richmond Public Schools and as a special assistant to the CEO of GCubed, Inc. He also served as chief of staff in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Joshua is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 65. He assumed office in 2024 and is serving his first term. Joshua previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2019 to 2021, representing District 28. 

As of September 17, 2025, Joshua G. Cole did not have a website or any information online.

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.