Richard D. Cox
Candidate for Patrick County Board of Supervisors, Smith River District, Special election (term ends 12/31/2029)
Background
- Occupation
- Retired magistrate
Retired magistrate in the 21st Judicial District and U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era. Served six years as Patrick County's representative on the Southern Area Agency on Aging board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports limiting the tax burden on senior citizens.
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“keeping the tax burden on our Senior citizens as small as possible”
Education
Supports stronger skilled-trades training in the county.
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“The training for skilled craftsman in the various industries, shops and service vocations is weak at best”
Housing
Supports more and better housing in the county.
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“There is also a need for more and better housing opportunities in our county.”
Economy & jobs
Supports attracting new businesses and supporting local ones.
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“Economic development with emphasis on attracting new business and supporting our local businesses.”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Patrick County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample Ballots by precinct, November 3, 2026 (Patrick County)
Election filing · Patrick County Office of Elections · co.patrick.va.us
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: Patrick County (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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