Age, Biography and Wiki

Kirk Cox (Marvin Kirkland Cox) was born on 17 August, 1957 in Petersburg, Virginia, U.S., is an American politician and former educator (born 1957). Discover Kirk Cox's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

Popular As Marvin Kirkland Cox
Occupation N/A
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 17 August 1957
Birthday 17 August
Birthplace Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 17 August. He is a member of famous Former with the age 66 years old group.

Kirk Cox Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Kirk Cox height not available right now. We will update Kirk Cox's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Kirk Cox's Wife?

His wife is Julie Kirkendall

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Julie Kirkendall
Sibling Not Available
Children 4

Kirk Cox Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kirk Cox worth at the age of 66 years old? Kirk Cox’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from United States. We have estimated Kirk Cox's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Former

Kirk Cox Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter Kirk Cox Twitter
Facebook Kirk Cox Facebook
Wikipedia Kirk Cox Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1800

Upon being sworn in, he became the first Speaker in state history from Colonial Heights, the first Speaker to represent a portion of Chesterfield County since the 1800s, and the first Speaker whose profession was that of a public school teacher.

1957

Marvin Kirkland Cox (born August 17, 1957) is an American retired politician and educator.

1966

The 66th House District includes all of Colonial Heights and parts of Chesterfield County.

1975

Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Cox graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1975.

1979

After studying political science and social science at James Madison University, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in both fields of study in 1979.

He pledged with Theta Chi at James Madison University.

1981

Cox received an Associate of Science (AS) in Life Science from the Richard Bland College at the College of William & Mary in 1981.

1989

Kirk Cox was first elected from the 66th District to the House of Delegates in 1989.

1990

A Republican and a former high school teacher, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1990 to 2022, representing the 66th District.

2010

Cox served as House Majority Leader from 2010 to 2018 and House Majority Whip from 2004 to 2010.

2011

Republican members of the House of Delegates drew the old map in 2011.

Cox has opposed the court's ruling, conceding that the map had been drawn to gain political advantage, but not to suppress voters based on race.

District 66, represented by Cox, is among the districts that underwent substantial redistricting.

2012

The district—as currently drawn—voted for Barack Obama in 2012, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden in 2020; Cox was reelected in 2019.

Cox taught government at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County until his retirement in 2012.

2017

In 2017, legislation championed by Cox resulted in the establishment of the Online Virginia Network (OVN).

OVN is an online consortium that offers degrees in high demand fields from Virginia public universities.

The program began with two universities participating—George Mason University and Old Dominion University—and has since expanded to include the Virginia Community College System.

2018

From 2018 to 2020, he served as the 55th Speaker of the House of Delegates.

On January 10, 2018, Cox was unanimously elected as Speaker of the House by the members of the House of Delegates.

2019

On February 5, 2019, Cox helped the Virginia House of Delegates pass House Bill 2577 to lift the age cap for autism coverage.

Upon passage of the bill, Cox said, "Many of these children are not diagnosed until they are already six or seven years of age and need access to important care for longer than just three or four years."

WTKR reported that "no other prevalent health condition—including asthma, diabetes and cancer—has coverage limits that are imposed based on the patient's age. Coverage for all other health conditions is based on medical necessity."

In June 2019, judges declared the House of Delegates' district map illegal due to racial gerrymandering, and imposed a new map.

In July 2019, Cox formally closed a special session on gun control after 1 hour and 30 minutes of deliberation between fellow delegates.

Governor Ralph Northam called for the session after the shooting at Virginia Beach, and Cox adjourned the session with no actions taken.

In the 2019 election, Cox was re-elected to a 16th term, but the Republicans lost their majority, making it the first time since 1997 Democrats won the House of Delegates.

2020

In October 2020, Cox filed papers to establish a campaign committee preparing to seek the Republican nomination for Governor of Virginia, but said he would not formally announce until after the November presidential election.

On November 17, 2020, Cox formally launched his campaign for governor.

On May 11, 2021 he conceded to Glenn Youngkin, after finishing fourth in the Republican convention held on May 8, 2021.

He relinquished the role of Speaker to Democrat Eileen Filler-Corn on January 8, 2020.

On November 17, 2020, Cox announced his campaign for Governor of Virginia in 2021.

Since announcing his run for governor, Cox has not held back from publicly criticizing Governor Ralph Northam on countless topics, the biggest being Northam's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and sending kids back to school.

While Cox has accepted the validity of President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election, he has shown sympathy for former president Donald Trump's false claim that the election was stolen.

On May 8, 2021, Cox was defeated in the Republican convention, coming in fourth place in a seven-candidate field; he was eliminated in the fourth round of ranked-choice voting, with 14% of the vote.

Cox and his wife Julie reside in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

They have four sons: Lane, Carter, Blake, and Cameron.