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  • COLE RE-ELECTED TO SERVE FOURTH TERM IN THE U.S. HOUSE

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – The citizens of Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District have re-elected Congressman Tom Cole by a wide margin. Cole received well over 60% of the vote and appeared well on his way to sweeping every county in the Fourth District.
  • COLE ENDORSED BY VETERANS' VISION

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – Unyielding support for America's military veterans and a keen awareness of the issues that veterans face has earned Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole the endorsement of VETERANS' VISION.
  • For the I's

    Tulsa World Editorial Writers
    Oklahomans likely will — and should — re-elect U.S. Reps. Dan Boren, Tom Cole and Frank Lucas to their respective House seats. All have shown steady and thoughtful leadership and a willingness to be responsive to their constituents.
  • Bailout bill a complicated package

    DawnDee Bostwik
  • COLE ENDORSED BY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – Steadfast support for our nations' veterans and an unwavering demand for a strong national defense has earned Oklahoma Fourth District Congressman Tom Cole the endorsement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee.
  • Rep. Tom Cole stops in Ardmore

    KXII
    ARDMORE, Okla. -- With talk around the country about the state of the economy, a local congressman stopped in Ardmore to hear what his constituents have to say.
  • COLE ENDORSED BY OKLAHOMA RIFLE ASSOCIATION

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – A demonstrated commitment to the preservation of the Second Amendment Right to keep and bear arms has earned Oklahoma Fourth District Congressman Tom Cole the endorsement of the Oklahoma Rifle Association.
  • Inhofe and Cole Campaigns Join Forces to Recruit Hundreds of Volunteers

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) today announced that their campaigns joined forces with the University of Oklahoma College Republicans to recruit over 350 volunteers for their campaigns and the campaign of Republican presidential presumptive nominee Senator John McCain.
  • Congressman Tom Cole stops in Madill

    KXII TV
    MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. -- Presidential politics were on the minds of many in Marshall County on Monday. Republican congressman Tom Cole made a stop at a Madill barbecue restaurant over the lunch hour to chat with constituents.
  • Congressman Cole Visits Ada

    KTEN
    United States Congressman Tom Cole visited Pontotoc County Thursday. The congressman presented a local town with two grants and also touched on our nation's energy outlook. KTEN's Hailee Holliday reports. Congressman Cole says he believes an energy plan must be developed that ensures Americans affordable heat and businesses and farms affordable prices in natural gas.
  • Cole Endorsed by National Right to Life

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – A proven track record of defending the lives of the unborn has earned Oklahoma Fourth District Congressman Tom Cole the endorsement of the National Right to Life Political Action Committee.
  • U.S. Congressman Cole speaks at chamber lunch

    Ada Evening News
    Ada — Congressman Tom Cole addressed a packed crowd during Thursday’s chamber of commerce legislative luncheon at Polo’s. The Republican U.S. House Representative spoke about America’s energy crisis, after-hours hijinks on the Hill after Congress went to recess, and his expectations of a more productive Congress next year after elections.
  • U.S. Rep Tom Cole talks energy

    Ada Evening News
    Ada — U.S. Congressman Tom Cole was in Ada Thursday and spoke about America’s energy needs during an interview with staff at Ada Evening News.
  • Cole hosts energy summit at OU

    The Moore American
    Oklahoma and the Central Plains area of the United States are poised to become “the Saudi Arabia of wind power,” an alternative energy expert said Friday.
  • Tom Cole Endorsed By Small Business Federation

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK -- Pointing to his service on behalf of Fourth District small-business owners, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) political action committee "Save America's Free Enterprise," officially endorsed Congressman Tom Cole for re-election. The endorsement was sent to Cole from Dan Danner, an NFIB Executive Vice President.
  • Federal Employees Union at Tinker AFB Officially Endorses Tom Cole

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, OK – Citing his bi-partisan efforts to advocate for the interests of federal employees from Tinker Air Force Base, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 916 recently announced their endorsement of Congressman Tom Cole.
  • United States Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rep. Tom Cole

    Campaign Release
    NORMAN, Okla. -- Citing his ability to promote business interests and cultivate economic growth, The United States Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has officially endorsed Congressman Tom Cole for re-election. The endorsement came in the form of a letter signed by the Chamber's CEO Thomas J. Donohue.
  • Lowering gas prices is not rocket science

    Ada Evening News
    Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole has a way with words. He is articulate to the point of erudition, and in my experience, able to comment intelligently on virtually any subject regarding the workings of government, the war in Iraq, history, the economy and a myriad of other subjects.

    But what he said last week in Congress was about as meats and potatoes common sense as it gets.
  • Cole intends to run

    From The Duncan Banner
    Following three terms in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole announced Friday he would seek re-election.

    Citing the need to bring common-sense values back to Washington, D.C., Cole said he recognizes that fundamental changes need to be made.
  • Cole stumps in Norman for 4th term

    From The Oklahoman
    "Cole also said funding defense 'fully and quickly' and legislating with common sense and bipartisanship will be important, regardless of who wins the presidency."
  • Congressman Cole Announces Re-Election Bid

    Campaign Release
    Calling on Congress to embrace the Oklahoma values of hard work, frugality and responsibility, Congressman Tom Cole announced today that he would seek a fourth term as the Representative of Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District.
  • Pain @ the pump: Cole responds to gas tax proposal

    The Moore American
    "Congress has not done enough to increase production of domestic energy and passage of this bill would help cool off the current round of energy speculation. We haven’t done anything that shows we're going to produce anything in new energy."
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About the District

Oklahoma's Fourth District celebrates a rich cultural history, strong agricultural heritage and proud record of support for our nation's military.

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About Tom Cole

Raised in Moore, Oklahoma, Tom's service to the State of Oklahoma has been extensive. In Congress, Tom Cole has been an effective voice for Southwest Oklahoma and our mainstream conservative values. He has been a tireless advocate for a strong national defense and for our soldiers and veterans. He has been a champion for small businesses, farmers, and the taxpayers. As the only enrolled member of an Indian tribe to serve in Congress, he is widely recognized for his leadership on issues dealing with Native Americans.

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