Cole Johnson is a Marine Corps veteran, first-generation farmer, and small-business owner. He and his wife operate a small family dairy at Yesteryear Farm in Shiloh, North Carolina. He organizes the NC Food Freedom Festival, an event promoting local food autonomy.

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Cole Johnson attended the University of Mount Olive. He lives with his wife, Sarah.

Cole currently works as the owner and operator of a raw milk dairy farm. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Cole previously ran for the U.S. House in 2024 but did not win.

Cole's campaign for state senator for North Carolina Senate District 1 is his first run for public office.

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Supports reducing taxes, government spending, and unnecessary regulations, while advocating for small businesses and working families.

Supports reducing government regulations, citing proposed bans on shrimping and raw milk production as examples.

- Supports reducing government regulations, citing proposed bans on shrimping and raw milk production as examples.
- Supports reducing government spending.

Economy

Said he "believes the justice system must do more to stop repeat violent offenders from harming the innocent."

- Opposes gun control.
- Said he "believes the justice system must do more to stop repeat violent offenders from harming the innocent."

Public Safety

Supports requiring schools to inform parents if a student uses mental or sexual health services.

- Supports requiring schools to inform parents if a student uses mental or sexual health services.
- Opposes access to abortion.

Healthcare

Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

Education

As of January 2, 2026, Cole Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Marine Veteran Cole Johnson Announces Run for NC Senate ...

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