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 | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | September 17, 1967
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.