Claire Cory Explained

Claire Cory
State House:North Dakota
District:42nd
Term Start:October 11, 2019
Predecessor:Jake Blum
Alongside:Emily O'Brien
Party:Republican
Birth Date: September 11, 1998
Birth Place:Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of North Dakota
Image Name:Claire Cory (51249555526) (cropped).jpg

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. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration and political science from the University of North Dakota.[2]

Career

In 2018, Cory worked as an intern for the North Dakota Republican Party and United States Senate. In 2019, Cory was appointed to represent District 42 in the North Dakota House of Representatives. Cory assumed her office on October 11, 2019, and was subsequently elected in November 2020.[3] [4] Cory is the youngest female ever elected to the legislature in the state of North Dakota.

On February 26, 2024, Cory announced a campaign for the District 42 North Dakota Senate seat being vacated by Curt Kreun,[5] ultimately winning the primary and securing the Republican nomination for the seat in June.[6]

Legal issues

Cory was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on May 7, 2024,[7] with a reported blood alcohol content of 0.186%.[8] She initially pled not guilty,[9] but later plead guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving on July 2, 2024.

References

  1. Web site: Claire Cory's Biography. live. 2021-08-24. Vote Smart. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824031356/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/187509/claire-cory . 2021-08-24 .
  2. Web site: Wenzel. Korrie. District 42 selects Claire Cory to fill vacant House spot. live. 2021-08-24. Grand Forks Herald. 12 October 2019 . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20191012181445/https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/4719132-District-42-selects-Claire-Cory-to-fill-vacant-House-spot . 2019-10-12 .
  3. Web site: Claire Cory. 2021-08-24. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: Mook. Sydney. New Grand Forks legislators Claire Cory and Zachary Ista adjust to life in Bismarck. live. 2021-08-24. Grand Forks Herald. 30 January 2021 . en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130143704/https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/6863186-New-Grand-Forks-legislators-Claire-Cory-and-Zachary-Ista-adjust-to-life-in-Bismarck . 2021-01-30 .
  5. Web site: 2024-02-26 . Rep. Claire Cory announces bid for North Dakota Senate . 2024-06-05 . Grand Forks Herald . en.
  6. Web site: 2024-06-12 . Claire Cory takes District 42 Republican Senate primary; Osowski, O'Brien win in House primary . 2024-06-17 . Grand Forks Herald . en.
  7. Web site: 2024-05-07 . Grand Forks state Rep. Claire Cory charged with driving under the influence . 2024-05-17 . InForum . en.
  8. Web site: 2024-07-10 . Grand Forks Rep. Claire Cory pleads guilty to reckless driving . 2024-07-10 . Grand Forks Herald . en.
  9. Web site: 2024-05-21 . Grand Forks Rep. Claire Cory's DUI arraignment canceled . 2024-07-10 . Grand Forks Herald . en.

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