Corey Stapleton

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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. In 2022, Stapleton announced he was considering a candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election. He later announced his bid for the presidency, becoming the first Republican office-holder to announce their run.