Kim Cole is from Ludington, Michigan. He attended West Shore Community College. He and his wife, Gina, have been married for 38 years, have two adult children, and three grandchildren.

Kim Cole announces run for state senate | MasonCountyPress.com

Kim Cole attended West Shore Community College. He and his wife, Gina, have two adult children and three grandchildren.

Kim is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously served as sheriff of Mason County from 1999 to 2002.

Manistee woman to launch Michigan Senate campaign Sept. 16

Kim is currently the Mason County sheriff. He was first elected in 2012.

Kim Cole - Ballotpedia

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole announces run for Michigan's 32nd ...

2026 Michigan General Election

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Aims to create a responsible budget that prioritizes essential services while respecting taxpayers.

- Seeks to fight to "cut the tax burden."
- Aims to create a responsible budget that prioritizes essential services while respecting taxpayers.

Economy

- Supports strong public safety policies.

Public Safety

As of May 4, 2026, Kim Cole’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Education

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports policies that protect natural resources that protect the next generation and stand up for sportsmen.

- Supports policies that protect natural resources that protect the next generation and stand up for sportsmen.

Energy & the Environment

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Ethics & Conduct

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For Candidate Kim Cole on Issue public-safety: Supports raising funds to provide law enforcement officers with Kevlar helmets and rifle-rated ballistic plates.

Supports raising funds to provide law enforcement officers with Kevlar helmets and rifle-rated ballistic plates.

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