Cole McNary

Cole McNary
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 86th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2009
Preceded by Jane Cunningham
Personal details
Born July 10, 1964 (1964-07-10) (age 47)
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Christy
Children Shannon
Courtney
Mitchell
Residence Chesterfield, Missouri
Alma mater Auburn University
St. Louis University
Occupation Teacher
Religion Methodist
Website Campaign Website

Cole McNary (born July 10, 1964) is an American high school teacher and a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He has represented the 86th district, which includes Chesterfield, since 2009.[1] He is running for Missouri State Treasurer in 2012.[2]

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Early life and career

Cole McNary is the son of Gene McNary, the former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Executive Director of the Missouri Gaming Commission, and County Executive of St. Louis County.[1]

The younger McNary attended Lindbergh High School in St. Louis County.[1] He then obtained a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management from Auburn University and a Masters of Business Administration from St. Louis University.[1] He worked with business analysis and sales before getting a Teaching Certificate in Physics from The University of Missouri-St. Louis and becoming a teacher.[1] Before becoming a State Rep. he worked for St. John Vianney High School where he taught mathematics and physics.[1] McNary met his wife, Christy, while campaigning for his father.[1] They have three children and attend United Methodist Church of Green Trails in Chesterfield.[1]

Political career

In 2008, McNary ran for the Missouri House of Representatives.[1] He defeating five opponents in the Republican primary, winning with 48.5 percent of the vote.[1] McNary then went on to win the general election against Martha "Marty" Ott, with 57.94% of the vote.[3] In 2010, he won reelection without opposition.[4] He was one of thirty-nine state legislators to sign a no new taxes pledge.[5] After redistricting drew incumbant Missouri State Representatives John Diehl and Rick Stream into the same district as McNary, McNary declared his intention to run for State Treasurer of Missouri in 2012.[6]

Committee assignments

Electoral history

2010 General Election for Missouri’s 86th District House of Representatives
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cole McNary 11,809 98.20
2008 General Election for Missouri’s 86th District House of Representatives
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cole McNary 11,691 57.94
Democratic Martha "Marty" Ott 8,478 42.01

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