Dave Cox

Dave Cox
Cox in 2008
Member of the California Senate from the 1st district
In office December 6, 2004 – July 13, 2010
Preceded by	Thomas "Rico" Oller
Succeeded by	Ted Gaines
Minority Leader of the California Assembly
In office March 26, 2001 – January 5, 2004
Preceded by	Bill Campbell
Succeeded by	Kevin McCarthy
Member of the California State Assembly from the 5th district
In office December 7, 1998 – November 30, 2004
Preceded by	Barbara Alby
Succeeded by	Roger Niello
Member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
In office 1992–1998
Personal details
Born	David E. Cox (1938-02-20)February 20, 1938 Holdenville, Oklahoma
Died	July 13, 2010(2010-07-13) (aged 72) Fair Oaks, California
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Margaret Cox
Residence	Fair Oaks, California
Alma mater	University of San Diego
Profession	Insurance

David E. Cox (February 20, 1938 – July 13, 2010) was an American politician from Holdenville, Oklahoma. A Republican, he served as a California State Senator, representing the 1st district from December 2004 until his death in July 2010, and also served as a California State Assemblyman for the six years immediately before his Senate tenure, including three years as Assembly Republican Leader.