About John Cox
Born 1944. John Cox is an American politician and executive (management).
John Cox (born October 13, 1944) was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He represented the 55th district, which included part of Hanover County.
Cox announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.
Cox died on August 28, 2025.
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 margin of almost fifty points.
Cox ran unopposed in 2011.
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Who is John Cox?
American Republican politician from Virginia
When was John Cox born?
John Cox was born on 13 August 1944 in Wilmington.
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John Cox is a politician and executive (management).
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· DBpedia: John Cox (Virginia politician)
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