James A. Cox, Jr. (born October 5, 1969) is an American politician. He was a

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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

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. He graduated from Marquette Manor Baptist Academy in 1987. Cox earned a

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degree in pre-law from

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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

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. From 1998 to 2006, he served as Chief of Staff for Pennsylvania State Representative

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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.

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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 {{Pennsylvania-PARepresentative-stub