James M. Cox was an American politician and businessman, best known for serving as the Governor of Ohio from 1913 to 1915. He was a member of the Democratic Party and played a significant role in promoting progressive reforms during his time in office. Cox also ran for the presidency in 1920 but lost to Warren G. Harding. In addition to his political career, Cox was a successful newspaper publisher. He founded the Dayton Daily News and used his platform to advocate for various social issues. His contributions to both journalism and politics have left a lasting impact on the state of Ohio and beyond.