Self-acknowledged 'novice' taking on Johnson in 15th District

URBANA – Steve Cox is not exactly a political junkie.

The Democratic nominee for the 15th Congressional District seat held by Republican Rep. Timothy Johnson didn't get involved in party politics until just over a year ago.

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