Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: December 29, 1961 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Laura
Children: Lindsey, Sinead, Conor and Rory
Education: Law degree from University of Michigan; bachelor's degree in political science
Employment/Military Record: Former director, Wayne County prosecutor's office homicide unit (2001-2002); assistant prosecutor in special crimes unit (1990-2001); assistant prosecutor for Oakland County prosecutor's office (1989-90)
Community Activities: Member of Incorporated Society of Irish/American Lawyers; YMCA soccer coach

Elections and Political Participation

Governor 2010
Primary Vote: 240,677 of 1,048,384 (22%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Attorney General 2006
General Vote: 1,987,265 of 3,690,058 (53%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Attorney General 2002
General Vote: 1,499,066 of 3,068,012 (48%)

Political Activities: Website: mikecox2006.com; Campaign Finance reports; Co-manager of President George Bush victory Center in 2000