Laura Cox (politician)

Laura Cox is an American politician from Michigan. Cox is a former Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives, and the current Chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party.[1]

Laura Cox
Chair of the Michigan Republican Party
Assumed office
February 23, 2019
Preceded byRon Weiser
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byJohn J. Walsh
Succeeded byLaurie Pohutsky
Personal details
Born (1964-08-07) August 7, 1964
Jackson, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mike Cox
Children4
EducationMichigan State University (BA)

Education

Cox earned an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. Cox earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice Research and Planning from Michigan State University.[2]

Career

Cox began her public service career working as a United States Customs Service special agent for 13 years. Cox worked undercover, conducted surveillance, and executed search warrants to stop drug traffickers and money launderers.[2][3]

In 2004, Cox was first elected to the Wayne County Commission, where she served until 2014.[2] Cox chaired the Ways and Means Committee.

Cox also served as the 11th Congressional District chairperson, treasurer to the Wayne 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, and on the Michigan Republican State Committee as a member of the Policy Committee, Women for Bush 2008 Co-Chair, and as a delegate at-large to the 2012 Republican National Convention.

On November 4, 2014, Cox won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 19. Cox defeated Stacey Dogonski with 61.77% of the votes.[4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Cox won the election and continued serving District 19. Cox defeated Steve King with 61.42% of the votes.[5][2]

On November 6, 2018, Cox seek for a seat in the Michigan Senate for District 7 but lost the election. Cox received 47.33% of the votes and she was seated by Dayna Polehanki with 50.56% of the votes.[6]

In 2018, Cox was endorsed for State GOP Chair by campaign manager Brad Parscale.[7] On February 23, 2019, Cox was named the chair person of Michigan Republican Party. Cox's co-chair is Terry Bowman.[3][8]

Personal life

Cox's husband is Mike Cox, former Attorney General of Michigan . They have four children. Cox and her family live in Livonia, Michigan.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. "Cox to lead Michigan Republican Party in runup to 2020 election". Detroit News.
  2. "Laura Cox's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  3. Lawler, Emily (February 23, 2019). "Laura Cox named Michigan Republican Party chair". mlive.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  4. "2014 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  5. "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  6. "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  7. "Leonard won't seek state GOP chair; Trump campaign endorses Cox". Detroit News.
  8. "State GOP Leadership - Laura Cox". gop.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Ron Weiser		 Chair of the Michigan Republican Party
2019–present		 Incumbent
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