Corey Stapleton | |
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| 21st Secretary of State of Montana | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Governor | Steve Bullock |
| Preceded by | Linda McCulloch |
| Succeeded by | Christi Jacobsen |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 2001 – January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Crippen |
| Succeeded by | Gary Branae |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1967 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Corey Stapleton (born September 17, 1967) is an American politician and musician who served as the Secretary of State of Montana from 2017 to 2021. A Republican, he served as a member of the Montana State Senate from 2001 to 2009.[1]
In 2020, Stapleton ran to represent Montana's at-large congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, but lost the Republican primary to Matt Rosendale.[2] After losing the House race, Stapleton announced in 2021 his intention to pursue a career as a country singer.[3] After expressing interest in a candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election,[4] Stapleton became the first Republican office-holder to announce their run; he withdrew in October 2023 before the primaries.
- ^ "Former GOP state Sen. Corey Stapleton to run for governor in 2012". Missoulian.com. July 19, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ Michels, Holly K. (January 2, 2019). "Corey Stapleton to announce run for House". Missoulian. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Mike. "Montana Politician Starts Over at 54 to Become a Country Music Singer". 107.5 Zoo FM. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (March 11, 2022). "Former SOS Stapleton considering 2024 presidential run". Daily Montanan. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
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