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'''Steve Fox''' is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] and former member of the [[California State Assembly]]. He was a [[California Democratic Party|Democrat]] representing the [[California's 36th State Assembly district|36th district]], encompassing the [[Antelope Valley]]. Prior to being elected to the state Assembly, he was a public school teacher, |
'''Steve Fox''' is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] and former member of the [[California State Assembly]]. He was a [[California Democratic Party|Democrat]] representing the [[California's 36th State Assembly district|36th district]], encompassing the [[Antelope Valley]]. Prior to being elected to the state Assembly, he was a public school teacher, an attorney and former [[Antelope Valley College]] trustee.<ref>{{cite news |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 36th district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Knight |
| Succeeded by | Tom Lackey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27th, 1953 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sharon Fox |
| Residence(s) | Palmdale, California |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Steve Fox is an American politician and former member of the California State Assembly. He was a Democrat representing the 36th district, encompassing the Antelope Valley. Prior to being elected to the state Assembly, he was a public school teacher, an attorney and former Antelope Valley College trustee.[1] He ran for Assembly in 2008 as a Republican and lost the Republican primary to Steve Knight, who went on to win the general election.[2]
Fox won his seat in 2012 by only 145 votes over Republican Lancaster City Councilman Ron Smith, taking the lead only the day before the swearing-in ceremony.[2] He became the first Democrat to win election to the legislature in this area in 36 years,[3] despite having been outspent in the election by more than 12 to one.[4] In 2014, Fox sought a second term to the state Assembly, but lost to Palmdale City Councilman Tom Lackey.[5]
Personal life
Steve Fox has been married for 32 years to his wife, Sharon Fox. They have two children, Rebecca Fox and Joshua Fox, as well as three grandchildren, Victoria, Joseph, and Vivianna. He and his wife have lived separately for over ten years because he refuses to get divorced for fear that she will take everything due to his infidelity. His son Joshua has a son that he keeps from his mother for no reason. His daughter Rebecca has finally kicked a long suffered drug addiction to meth.
References
- ^ "Steve Fox wins Assembly seat! Smith seeking recount". Antelope Valley Times. December 2, 2012.
- ^ a b Van Oot, Torey (December 2, 2012). "Democrat pulls ahead to win Southern California Assembly seat". Capitol Alert. Sacramento Bee.
- ^ Bostwick, Charles F. (December 3, 2012). "Upset for the ages: Fox beats Smith". Antelope Valley Press.
- ^ "CA-Assembly: Democrats win 55th seat, expand supermajority". DailyKos. December 2, 2012.
- ^ http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-81864756/