Dave Cox | |
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 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 February 20, 1938 Holdenville, Oklahoma |
| Died | July 13, 2010 (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.