James A. Cox, Jr.
(born October 5, 1969) is an American politician. He was a
Republican
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Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
member of the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the
129th District from 2007 until 2022.
Early life and education
Cox was born on October 5, 1969, in
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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. He graduated from Marquette Manor Baptist Academy in 1987. Cox earned a
Bachelor of Arts
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degree in pre-law from
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola Christian College (PCC) is a private Independent Baptist college in Pensacola, Florida. Founded in 1974 by Arlin and Beka Horton, it has been accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools since 2013.
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and a
Juris Doctor degree from
Regent University School of Law in 1992 and 1996, respectively. Following graduation from law school, Cox worked as Government Affairs Coordinator for the
Rutherford Institute
The Rutherford Institute is a conservative Christian public interest law firm dedicated to the defense of civil liberties, human rights, and religious liberties. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the non-profit organization's motto is "its ...
.
From 1998 to 2006, he served as Chief of Staff for Pennsylvania State Representative
Sam Rohrer
Samuel E. Rohrer (born August 11, 1955) is an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 128th District.
Before entering politics, Rohrer ...
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Political career
Cox was first elected to represent the
129th District in the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives in
2006. He was re-elected to seven more consecutive terms.
Cox served as chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee for the 2019–20 and the 2021-22 legislative sessions.
In 2020, Cox was among 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of
Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the
2020 United States presidential election, citing
false claims of election irregularities.
In 2022, Cox announced he would not seek re-election.
Personal life
Cox has five children with his wife, Kelly.
References
External links
1969 births
Living people
Politicians from Chicago
Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Politicians from Berks County, Pennsylvania
Regent University School of Law alumni
21st-century American politicians
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