Edward Ridley Finch Cox is an American attorney, politician and the current chairman of the New York Republican State Committee. He is married to Tricia Nixon Cox, daughter of President Nixon and Pat Nixon.

The New York Republican State Committee, established in 1855, is the New York State affiliate of the United States Republican Party (GOP). The party has headquarters in Albany, Buffalo, and New York City. The purpose of the committee is to nominate Republican candidates for election to New York and federal political roles. It also assists its nominees in their election campaigns.