James M. Cox

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James M. Cox

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. President
Date of Birth March 31, 1870
Date of Death July 15, 1957 (Age: 87)
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Personal Background

James M. Cox began his career as a newspaper apprentice and rose to prominence through various roles in journalism and politics. He transitioned from reporting to managing newspapers, acquiring and renaming several publications. Cox's leadership extended into the public sector, where he served as Governor of Ohio and pursued national office as the Democratic presidential nominee. Throughout his career, Cox demonstrated expertise in media management, legislative reform, and economic policy. His diverse professional background and commitment to progressive reforms established a solid foundation for his public service career.

Political Ideas

James M. Cox's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive reforms and surprising policy stances. He championed economic measures like lowering taxes and supporting the Volstead Act, while simultaneously advocating for national collective bargaining. Cox's support for the Ake Law, banning the teaching of German until the eighth grade, juxtaposed with his encouragement of Americanization, reveals a complex approach to cultural integration. His tenure as a newspaper publisher and politician further underscores an ideologically agile yet deeply rooted regional influence.

Campaigns
1920: U.S.A. President

Election History

U.S.A. President

9,140,256 votes (34.10%)

Loss

Winner: Warren G. Harding

1918: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1918 Ohio gubernatorial election

486,403 votes (50.62%)

Win
1916: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

48th Governor of Ohio

568,218 votes (48.40%)

Win
1914: Ohio State Governor

Election History

1914 Ohio gubernatorial election

493,804 votes (43.73%)

Loss

Winner: Frank B. Willis

1912: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 3rd district

Win
1912: Ohio State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

46th Governor of Ohio

439,323 votes (42.38%)

Win
1910: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 3rd district

Win
1908: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 3rd district

Win