Kirk Cox releases statement after formally filing his candidacy for governor with the Republican Party of Virginia

“I’m running to fight back against one party Democratic control in Richmond and lead Virginia forward."

Former House Speaker and current candidate for Governor Kirk Cox announced on Tuesday that he was the first candidate seeking the nomination for Governor to formally file with the Republican Party of Virginia.

Cox is competing for the GOP nomination with state Senator Amanda Chase, marketing executive Pete Snyder, and former-Carlyle Group executive Glen…