Steve Fox (politician)
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 36th district |
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In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Steve Knight |
| Succeeded by | Tom Lackey |
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| Born | January 27th, 1953 Florence Crittenton Home for Unwed Mothers, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Fox |
| Children | Rebecca Fox, Joshua Fox |
| Residence | Palmdale, California |
| Alma mater | Canoga Park High |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Jewish |
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 as well as a board board member of the Antelope Valley Hospital and a Republican for 30 years. 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.
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. He became the first Democrat to win election to the legislature in this area in 36 years, despite having been outspent in the election by more than 12 to one. In 2014, Fox sought a second term to the state Assembly, but lost to Palmdale City Councilman Tom Lackey by a 60% to 40% margin.
Fox ran again for the state Assembly against Lackey in 2016, however he lost by a slim margin.
Steve Fox has been married for 32 years to his wife, Sharon Fox (a retired school teacher). They have two children, Rebecca Fox (a First 5 Los Angeles organizer) and Joshua Fox (a police officer), as well as three grandchildren, Victoria, Joseph, and Vivianna.
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