Ken McCool

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Ken is from Matthews, North Carolina. He attended Providence High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Samantha, in 2024.

Ken is the president of a family-run sports card shop. He works at Ken’s Sports Cards and Collectibles, where he runs the store alongside his father. He previously served on the Matthews Town Commission for multiple terms, including time as Mayor Pro Tem.

Matthews' Ken McCool won't seek reelection | wcnc.com

Matthews commissioner Ken McCool files to run for state House seat ...

Fights for affordable housing, public safety, and smart growth.

As of January 5, 2026, Ken McCool’s website did not contain information on this issue.