Don Cox (politician)
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Preceded bySteve Hailey
Succeeded bySusan Fagan
BornOctober 3, 1939
Longview, Texas, U.S.
Longview, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 7, 2025 (aged 85)
Colfax, Washington, U.S.
Colfax, Washington, U.S.
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. |
| Political 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.
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]