John Cox (Virginia politician)
John A. Cox | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 55th district | |
| In office January 2010 – 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Hargrove |
| Succeeded by | Buddy Fowler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1944 Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dorothy Mae Compton Cox |
| Occupation | Executive |
| Committees | Militia Police and Public Safety, Privileges and Elections, Transportation |
John Cox (born October 13, 1944) was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He represented the 55th district, which includes part of Hanover County.[1]
Cox announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[2]
Electoral history
Cox ran in the 2009 election for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 55th district, with the aim of replacing retiring delegate Frank Hargrove. In a three-way primary, Cox narrowly defeated Rusty McGuire by 232 votes. In the general election, Cox defeated Democrat Robert Barnette by a huge margin of almost fifty points.
References
- ^ Virginia House of Delegates - John Cox, retrieved March 5, 2010
- ^ Lewis, Bob (April 3, 2013). "In Virginia reconvened session, Putney heads august class of retiring lawmakers bidding adieu". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.