Brian D. Cole is a Republican state representative for Hillsborough 26 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving since 2022. Raised in a law enforcement family—his father was a State Trooper and Park Ranger—he has lived in Manchester’s Ward 7 for over 25 years and currently serves as CEO of JC International. Notable positions include Vice Chair of the Housing Committee, member of the Ways and Means Committee and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, Chairman of the Manchester Republican Committee, and Chairman of Common Sense Conservatives PAC. On August 4, 2025, he announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives.

Education and Political Experience

Education: AS in Accounting and BS in Economics and Finance from Southern New Hampshire University.

Political Experience: Elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives for Hillsborough 26 in 2022 and re-elected in 2024; active in Republican leadership roles including committee chairs and PAC leadership; focuses on housing affordability, regulations, taxes, and small business support.