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 |
| Died | August 28, 2025 (aged 80) |
| 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 included part of Hanover County.[1]
Cox announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[2]
Cox died on August 28, 2025.[3]
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.[4]
Cox ran unopposed in 2011.[5]
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. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Echovita - John Alfred Cox Obituary (1944-2025), retrieved September 3, 2025
- ^ Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2009, retrieved September 3, 2025
- ^ Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011, retrieved September 3, 2025