Corey Stapleton
American politician (born 1967)
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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.
Corey Stapleton | |
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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 | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | September 17, 1967
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] He withdrew from the election on October 13, 2023.[5]
References
change- ↑ "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. 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). Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ↑ "U.S. Presidential Candidate Corey Stapleton Bows Out of Race". NewsWire. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.