Claire Cory
Claire Cory (born September 11, 1998)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 42nd district. She assumed office on October 11, 2019, succeeding Jake Blum.
Claire Cory | |
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Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
Assumed office October 11, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jake Blum |
Personal details | |
Born | Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. | September 11, 1998
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of North Dakota (attending) |
Early life and education
Cory was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School. Since 2017, she has been a political science student at the University of North Dakota.[2]
Career
In 2018, Cory worked as an intern for the North Dakota Republican Party and United States Senate. She also volunteered on Kevin Cramer's re-election campaign.[3] She was also an election worker for Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Cory was selected to succeed Jake Blum in the North Dakota House of Representatives in October 2019.[4][5]
References
- "Claire Cory's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- Wenzel, Korrie (12 October 2019). "District 42 selects Claire Cory to fill vacant House spot". Grand Forks Herald. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- Kautzman, Alex (8 February 2021). "Despite contentiousness, young North Dakotans continue to engage in politics". Grand Forks Herald. Archived from the original on 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- "Claire Cory". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- Mook, Sydney (30 January 2021). "New Grand Forks legislators Claire Cory and Zachary Ista adjust to life in Bismarck". Grand Forks Herald. Archived from the original on 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2021-08-24.