Corey Stapleton
Corey Stapleton (born September 17, 1967) is an American politician. He was the Secretary of State of Montana from 2017 to 2021. He was a Republican. He was also Montana State Senator[1] who served from 2001 to 2009. He unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate in 2014 and for Governor of Montana twice in 2012 and 2020.
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| 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 |
| Spouse(s) | Terry Stapleton |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Stapleton was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Montana in the 2020 election, losing the Republican primary to Matt Rosendale.[2]
On March 10, 2022 Stapleton announced that he was "testing the waters" for a presidential campaign in the 2024 election.[3] Stapleton later confirmed he was running on November 11, 2022.[4]
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Stapleton graduating from Annapolis
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logo for Corey Stapleton's presidential campaign
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Warren, Bradley (March 10, 2022). "Corey Stapleton announcing that he is "Testing the Waters," to run for president in 2024". ABC Fox MT. https://www.montanarightnow.com/top_story/corey-stapleton-announcing-that-he-is-testing-the-waters-to-run-for-president-in-2024/article_f370d24f-3beb-50fe-a5fb-7836fb8012ff.html. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ↑ Stapleton for President (November 11, 2022). "Former Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton Says 'Pay It Forward', Announces Bid for U.S. President 2024". Globenewswire.com (Press release). https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/11/11/2554085/0/en/Former-Montana-Secretary-of-State-Corey-Stapleton-Says-Pay-It-Forward-Announces-Bid-for-U-S-President-2024.html. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
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