Phil Cox

Phil Cox (born c.1974^[1] ) is a partner at 50-State. He was previously the Executive Director of the Republican Governors Association.

Early life

Cox grew up near Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Virginia.^[1]

Career

Phil Cox has two decades of experience directing political and issue advocacy campaigns, grassroots, communications and public affairs efforts. From 2011-2014, Phil served as Executive Director of the Republican Governors Association, serving as a senior political and policy adviser to the nation’s 31 Republican Governors, while directing more than $250 million in support to candidates in all 50 states. Phil is one of the nation’s most experienced political operatives, having directed more than one hundred campaigns in every state and at every level — from state legislature to Congress, Attorney General, Lt. Governor, U.S. Senate, and Governor. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and lives in McLean, Virginia, with his wife and two children.

Cox is currently a partner at 50-State. Prior to joining the RGA, Phil served as campaign manager for current Governor Bob McDonnell's successful campaign in the Virginia gubernatorial election, 2009.

Following the victory, he served as Governor-elect McDonnell’s Transition Director, and currently directs the Governor’s Opportunity Virginia PAC and serves as his Senior Political Adviser.

Cox was named the Executive Director of the Republican Governors Association in 2011, replacing former Executive Director Nick Ayers.^[2]

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