West Cox Explained

West Cox
State House:South Carolina
District:10th
Term Start:November 12, 2018
Term End:December 6, 2022
Predecessor:Joshua A. Putnam
Successor:Thomas Beach
Birth Name:Westley Paul Cox
Birth Date:15 December 1986
Birth Place:West Pelzer, South Carolina
Profession:Attorney
Alma Mater:Clemson University (B.A.)
University of South Carolina (J.D.)
Party:Republican

Westley Paul Cox (born December 15, 1986) is an American politician. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 10th District, who served from 2018 to 2022.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]

Political career

Cox is a member of the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and the Operations and Management Committee.[1]

Electoral history

2018 SC House of Representatives

Cox was the only Republican to run in 2018, so there was no Republican primary.

Personal life

Cox was born in West Pelzer and currently resides in Piedmont. He graduated from Clemson University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 2014.[1] He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in November 2014.[3] He is married to Caroline Alex, with whom he has one child.[1] Cox is an attorney.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography . www.scstatehouse.gov . 3 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Westley P. "West" Cox - South Carolina Representative - Open States . openstates.org . 3 April 2020.
  3. Web site: West Cox . South Carolina Bar . 3 April 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: Brown . Kirk . Attorney West Cox to run for S.C. House District 10 seat . Independent Mail . 3 April 2020 . en . 29 December 2017.