Christine Cockley
Candidate for State Representative, 6th District
Background
- Lives in
- Columbus
- Campaign website
- cockleyforohio.com
State representative for District 6 since 2025. She previously worked in the nonprofit sector, including as executive assistant to the president and CEO of YWCA Columbus, and for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's offices.
Documented positions
Environment & parks
Sponsored banning oil and gas extraction beneath Lake Erie.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 399 (136th General Assembly), titled "Prohibit oil and gas removal from under Lake Erie or a state park". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportChristine Cockley — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 399 · ohiohouse.gov
“Prohibit oil and gas removal from under Lake Erie or a state park”
Sponsored requiring data centers to report water consumption.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 784 (136th General Assembly), titled "Require data center water consumption reports". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportChristine Cockley — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 784 · ohiohouse.gov
“Require data center water consumption reports”
Health & human services
Sponsored waiving ID and birth certificate fees for homeless Ohioans.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 472 (136th General Assembly), titled "Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals". Status on the Ohio House site: As Passed by the Senate.
ReportChristine Cockley — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 472 · ohiohouse.gov
“Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals”
Sponsored the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 521 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportChristine Cockley — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 521 · ohiohouse.gov
“Enact the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act”
Government & transparency
Sponsored banning the sale of sensitive personal data for profit.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 807 (136th General Assembly), titled "Prohibit selling sensitive personal data for profit". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportChristine Cockley — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 807 · ohiohouse.gov
“Prohibit selling sensitive personal data for profit”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Christine Cockley on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026) — Franklin County Board of Elections
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Sep 22, 2026 · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Christine Cockley — Biography, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Christine Cockley — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
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