2026 Texas General Election

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Cole Hefner

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Cole is from Mount Pleasant, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a bachelor's degree in agricultural leadership and development from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kerri, and their seven children. He attends South Jefferson Baptist Church.

Cole Hefner - Ballotpedia

Cole is a state representative. He works at the Texas House of Representatives, where he has been since 2016. He previously worked as a county commissioner in Upshur County and in various roles in the agriculture industry.

State Rep. Cole Hefner Gains Challenger for House District 5

As of July 22, 2026, Cole Hefner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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For Candidate Cole Hefner on Issue public-safety:  
Believes in securing constitutional rights, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms.

Voted to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.