Corey Stapleton
Corey Stapleton | |
|---|---|
| 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.
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. After losing the House race, Stapleton announced in 2021 his intention to pursue a career as a country singer. After expressing interest in a candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election, Stapleton became the first Republican office-holder to announce their run; he withdrew in October 2023 before the primaries.