Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mike Kole
Candidacy alone does not warrant inclusion. The other accomplishments listed also do not warrant inclusion. Wikipedia is run by guidelines, not by precedent. There may be numerous articles for other candidates, but most of them are ''also'' up for deletion for failing to meet guidelines. The article reads like a campaign ad, which would violate  as well. Wikipedia is not free ad space. It does not exist to be used as a campaign tool. The 'Article Authorized by Mike Kole' is the clincher. It is strong evidence that the article is being vetted by the campaign, which would fail 
— User:DarkAudit, 02:23, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
Stance: delete
Cited policy: WP:SPAM||WP:VAIN (Wikipedia:Spam)