Jim Cox
| Jim Cox | ||
| Pennsylvania State House District 129 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November, 30 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Pensacola Christian College, 1992 | |
| J.D. | Regent University of Law, 1996 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cox earned his BA from Pensacola Christian College in 1992. He went on to receive his JD from Regent University of Law in 1996.
Cox has worked for the Rutherford Institute as a Government Affairs Coordinator. He has also worked as Chief of Staff for Pennsylvania State Representative Sam Rohrer.
In 2007, Cox joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 129th District.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cox has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cox served on these committees:
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Children & Youth Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Labor Relations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- State Government Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Cox is running in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 129. Cox ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and is running against Erik Saar (D) in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]
2010
Cox won re-election to the 129th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 129 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
16,899 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Cox received $6,975 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Cox's campaign in 2010 | |
| PPL Corp | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Troopers Association | $800 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | $750 |
| Pennsylvania Chamber Of Business & Industry | $500 |
| Benninghoff For Representative | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $6,975 |
Personal
Cox and his wife, Kelly, have four children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Jim Cox
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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