Don Cox (politician)
Don Cox | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 9th, Position 1 district | |
| In office January 19, 2009 – January 3, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Hailey |
| Succeeded by | Susan Fagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1939 Longview, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 7, 2025 (aged 85) Colfax, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
Donald Lee Cox (October 3, 1939 – September 7, 2025) was an American educator and politician from Washington. Cox was a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from District 9.
Early life and career
Cox was born in Longview, Texas on October 3, 1939.[1] From 1963 to 1990, Cox was a teacher, counselor and administrator with Washington Public Schools. In 1990, Cox became a Superintendent with Colfax School District, until 1998.[2]
Following the death of Rep. Steven Hailey, on January 19, 2009, Cox was appointed a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 9.[3][2]
Personal life and death
Cox's wife was Sherry Cox. They had two children. Cox and his family lived in Colfax, Washington.[2] He died in Colfax on September 7, 2025, at the age of 85.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b "Donald Lee Cox". Corbeill Funeral Homes. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Don Cox's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "WA State House District 9 Seat 1 - Appointment". ourcampaigns.com. January 19, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ Former Wash. Rep. Don Cox dies Sunday