SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox spoke with 10News anchor Kimberly Hunt Friday about his campaign and key issues in California.
In the June primary, Cox received 32 percent of the San Diego County vote, besting Democrat Gavin Newsom’s 30 percent. Cox’s campaign received a boost when President Trump tweeted his support.
As a hopeful for governor, Cox has made it clear he’ll fight Newsom on taxes and California’s high cost of living.
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Cox moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 2011 from the Chicago area, where he worked as a lawyer, accountant, wealth manager, and investor.
He previously ran for a string of offices in Illinois, including Congress and U.S. Senate, and for president in 2008.
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10News has also reached out to Gavin Newsom for an interview.
Find more information about the November 6 election in 10News Elections 2018 section.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
