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Kirk Cox
| Kirk Cox | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 66 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| State House Majority Leader | ||
| December 5, 2010 - Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1989 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | James Madison University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/17/1957 | |
| Place of birth | Petersburg, VA | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Cox is involved with a number of organizations, including the Board of Veterans Services, Campaign for Honest Change, Commission on the Future of Virginia's Environment, House Leadership Team.[1] He earned his B.S. in political science and general social science from James Madison University in 1979.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Cox served on the following committees:
- Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Rules
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Cox served on the following committees:
- Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Higher Education Subcommittee, Chair
- Economic Development Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
- Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Subcommittee
- Rules
- Joint Rules
- Ethics (Special) Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1716 Killing of bear or deer; Class 3 misdemeanor to impede someone who has obtained a kill permit.
- HB 1719 Hunting and fishing licenses; clarifies authority to revise cost of license.
- HB 2549 College Savings Plan; exclusion of certain financial records from Freedom of Information Act, etc.[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Cox won re-election to District 66 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed in the November 8 general election.[3]
2009
In 2009, Cox was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 66 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kirk Cox (R)
|
21,428 | |||
Issues
Campaign themes
According to his official website, "Cox has taken the lead on legislation that supports family values and has worked to help our fellow citizens with intellectual disabilities." It also states that he is a strong supporter of the military, veterans, and the war on terror.[5]
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Cox received $484,231 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kirk Cox's campaign in 2011 | |
| Friends Of Sam Nixon | $30,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $18,500 |
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $16,748 |
| Virginia Health Care Association | $13,248 |
| Dominion | $13,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $484,231 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Cox's 2009 campaign:[7]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $11,000 |
| Virginia Bankers Association | $10,000 |
| Altria | $6,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Virginia | $5,000 |
| Virginia Association of Realtors | $5,000 |
Personal
Cox and his wife, Julia, have four children.
External links
- Delegate Kirk Cox official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Cox
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Kirk Cox on Facebook
- Kirk Cox on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Cox
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Kirk Cox Biography
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 66 1990–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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