Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Cox Disavows Son’s Antisemitic Remarks
Republican Maryland gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox disavowed his son's antisemitic remarks, asking him to apologize for comments leaked online.
Washington, DC, October 7, 2026 — Republican Maryland gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox has publicly disavowed antisemitic remarks made by his son. Cox issued a statement asking his son to apologize for comments that were recently leaked online.
The specific nature of the comments and when they were made were not detailed in the available information. Cox’s son has been asked by his father to offer an apology for the remarks. The candidate’s response came after the comments surfaced publicly. The contractor’s name, the full timeline of events, and the exact platform where the comments were leaked were not immediately provided.
Dan Cox, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County, is running for governor of Maryland. This situation presents a challenge for his campaign as he addresses remarks attributed to a family member. The candidate’s office did not immediately release further details regarding the situation or the son’s response to the request for an apology.
Story summarized from the original created by Erin Cox on www.washingtonpost.com, see more information here.
