Christopher Cox

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Christopher Cox

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 16, 1952 (Age: 73)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Christopher Cox holds a robust educational background, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and political science, followed by an MBA and a J.D. from Harvard. He served as editor of the Harvard Law Review and clerked for a federal appeals court judge. Cox's professional career includes significant roles in law and finance, having worked as an associate and partner at a prominent law firm, and he co-founded a company that produced English translations of a major Soviet newspaper. Despite a serious accident that left him paralyzed, he has continued to pursue a demanding career, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

Political Ideas

Christopher Cox's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of intellectual rigor and unexpected policy alignments. His background as a Harvard Law Review editor and his corporate law experience juxtapose with his co-founding of a venture that disseminated Soviet propaganda, hinting at an ideologically agile approach. Despite his physical challenges, his career trajectory suggests a highly localized focus on regional industrial interests, particularly in Orange County. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, showcasing a calculated strategy to balance ideological commitments with pragmatic necessities.

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 48th congressional district election, 2004

189,004 votes (64.98%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 48th congressional district election, 2002

122,884 votes (68.44%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 47th congressional district election, 2000

181,365 votes (65.62%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 47th congressional district election, 1998

132,711 votes (67.60%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 47th congressional district election, 1996

160,078 votes (65.73%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 47th congressional district election, 1994

154,071 votes (71.66%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 47th congressional district election, 1992

165,004 votes (64.90%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 40th congressional district election, 1990

142,299 votes (67.64%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 40th congressional district election, 1988

67.04% of vote

Win