Kirk Cox
Marvin Kirkland Cox (born August 17, 1957) is an American retired politician and educator. A Republican and a former high school teacher, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1990 to 2022, representing the 66th District. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the 55th Speaker of the House of Delegates. Cox served as House Majority Leader from 2010 to 2018 and House Majority Whip from 2004 to 2010.
Kirk Cox | |
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| 55th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 10, 2018 – January 8, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Howell |
| Succeeded by | Eileen Filler-Corn |
| Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 5, 2010 – January 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Morgan Griffith |
| Succeeded by | Todd Gilbert |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 66th district | |
| In office January 10, 1990 – January 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Chip Dicks |
| Succeeded by | Mike Cherry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marvin Kirkland Cox August 17, 1957 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Kirkendall |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Richard Bland College (AS) James Madison University (BS) |
| Signature | |
| Website | Campaign website |
In October 2020, Cox filed papers to establish a campaign committee preparing to seek the Republican nomination for Governor of Virginia, but said he would not formally announce until after the November presidential election. On November 17, 2020, Cox formally launched his campaign for governor. On May 11, 2021 he conceded to Glenn Youngkin, after finishing fourth in the Republican convention held on May 8, 2021.