Can I drill through a 4 stud thick column to run one 12/2 wire?

[Changord]

I'm running one 12/2 wire through a wall and I ran into a structural column. It is 4 studs thick. Can I drill through this column to run my wire?
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Just wanted to add that I'm trying to add an electrical outlet to the wall.

 

[PEG]

You can physically,but whether local codes allow....is another story?

 

[Megawatt]

You can physically,but whether local codes allow....is another story?

I don’t see no reason the you couldn’t and drill a 3/4 hole which the romex could fit through the studs

 

[Changord]

I don’t see no reason the you couldn’t and drill a 3/4 hole which the romex could fit through the studs

Thanks, I asked my uncle who is a general contractor and he said there's no issue.