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Marqus A. Cole

DEMOCRAT

Marqus A. Cole is running for State Representative (To Fill the Unexpired Term of Rachelle “Shelly” Hutchinson, Resigned).

Personal background

Marqus Cole has a Bachelor of Science in political science from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. He lives with his wife, Amanda, and their two daughters in Snellville, Georgia.

Professional background

Marqus is a managing partner at the Cole Law Office, LLC. Previously, he worked as an attorney for Atlanta Legal Aid Society.

Political background

Marqus previously ran for Congress in 2019 and the Gwinnett County Commission in 2024 but did not win.

Economy

Supports investing in workforce training and high-demand industries and simplifying small business licensing.

Supports promoting livable wages, apprenticeship programs, and affordable childcare.

Supports down payment assistance and low-interest loans for first-time home buyers.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports investing in "climate resilience, clean transportation, and electric vehicle infrastructure."

Supports expanding renewable energy and green jobs, supporting solar, wind, and battery storage.

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Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid, lowering prescription costs, and investing in family planning and preventative care.

Plans to grow and retain a skilled healthcare workforce and promote healthy communities through environmental initiatives, wellness programs, and school-based health initiatives.

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Voting & Elections

Supports independent redistricting, civic education, and empowering local election boards to ensure fair and accessible elections.

Supports expanding voting access through early voting, absentee ballots, and accessible polling locations while ensuring "reasonable voter ID requirements."

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Public Safety

As of October 12, 2025, Marqus A. Cole’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Supports investing in public schools by providing higher pay and professional development for teachers.

Supports expanding early childhood education.

Supports making higher education more affordable.

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