Billie Cox, chair of the Orange County Board of Elections, has earned the title of Certified Elections Official by the State Board of Elections Certification Board.
Cox was appointed to the board in 2003 and has been chair since 2007. She served as chair of the Orange County Democratic Party from 1989 to 1993 and chair of the Fourth District Democratic Party from 1993 to 1997.
Cox is the first Orange County Board of Elections member to earn the distinction of Certified Elections Official, which is given to those who complete comprehensive coursework and pass a final examination.