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 | September 11, 1998 Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of North Dakota (attending) |
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.
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.