Mike Cox (American politician)
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Michael Anthony Cox (born December 30, 1961) is an American attorney and politician who served as Michigan's 52nd Attorney General from 2003 to 2011. He was the first Republican to hold that office since Frank Millard in 1955. Cox took office in 2003 and won re-election in 2006. Jennifer Granholm, who went on to become the Governor of Michigan, preceded him in office.[1]
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Mike Cox | |
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52nd Attorney General of Michigan | |
In office January 1, 2003 ā January 1, 2011 | |
Governor | Jennifer Granholm |
Preceded by | Jennifer Granholm |
Succeeded by | Bill Schuette |
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Born | Michael Anthony Cox (1961-12-30) December 30, 1961 (age 62) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Laura Cox |
Residence(s) | Livonia, Michigan, U.S. |
Education | University of Michigan (BA, JD) |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1980ā1983 |
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Cox lost the Republican gubernatorial primary election August 3, 2010, coming in third behind Rick Snyder and Pete Hoekstra.[2]