Bill Cole

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William Paul "Bill" Cole III (born May 16, 1956) is an American politician and a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 6 since December 1, 2012. He is President of the Senate and, as such, holds the title of Lieutenant Governor. Cole also served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from May 28, 2010 until December 1, 2010 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Delegate John Shott.

In June 2015, Cole announced that he would run for West Virginia Governor in 2016.

Cole was defeated for Governor and will leave the Senate on January 16, 2017. The Republican Senate caucus will choose his successor.