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Cory Burket
Cory Burket (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 7. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Burket completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Cory Burket was born in Medford, Oregon. He earned a high school diploma from Cascade Christian High School. Burket's career experience includes working as a construction professional, small business owner, low-voltage journeyman, regional restaurant director, nonprofit director, nonprofit board president, and corporate operations/franchise director. As of 2024, Burket was a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent John Lively defeated Cory Burket in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Lively (D / Independent Party / Oregon Working Families Party) | 55.8 | 18,868 |
 | Cory Burket (R)  | 44.0 | 14,888 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 59 | ||
| Total votes: 33,815 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent John Lively defeated Ryan Rhoads in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lively | 86.5 | 4,855 |
| Ryan Rhoads | 12.7 | 715 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 5,611 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 7
Cory Burket advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cory Burket | 98.6 | 3,024 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 3,066 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Burket in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Cory Burket completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burket's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Serving as a pastor and missionary Board President of Sparrow Clubs, helping medically fragile children Co-Chair Community Engagement Board Member for Ronald McDonald House Charities Business development manager for Hawaiian Time Restaurants and Corporate Black Rock Coffee Bar Opening and managing my own Black Rock Coffee Bar in Eugene during COVID lockdowns
Currently, I work as a Business Development Manager, Estimator, and Project Manager for a local commercial contractor. I also serve on the Board of Directors for Springfield Chamber of Commerce. My philosophy is shaped by the idea that "the city's issues are my issues," which has motivated me to take personal responsibility for community challenges. I believe that recent decisions have negatively impacted Springfield, eroding trust and diminishing the Oregon spirit. Driven by a desire to improve Springfield, I aim to connect current challenges with the city's potential. My goal is to be a leader who not only votes in Salem but actively participates in creating meaningful change for Springfield.- I know what it is to live paycheck to paycheck and raise a family while doing it. Unfortunately, too many Springfield families are in the same boat and are struggling with rising inflation, utility bills, grocery prices, and more. We need to stop adding fuel to the fire when it comes to driving up the cost of living.
Policies in Salem have a real impact on us in Springfield. Green energy mandates are driving up the cost of utility bills, and I have seen firsthand in the construction industry how taxes and regulations are driving up the cost of housing.
I've been bankrupt and I've been a business owner. It's time Springfield has a representative that helps working families get back up. - As a pastor, I've witnessed the devastating impact of homelessness and addiction. Our goal should be to provide necessary help and assistance for recovery, not enable drug use. Oregon's current approach focuses more on safe drug use than rehabilitation. We need to prioritize sobriety in treatment programs. We must empower law enforcement to address street issues. Recent Supreme Court decisions allow local regulation of homeless camps, but Oregon laws hinder this. We should keep camps out of Springfield, assist those with addiction and mental health challenges, and offer programs for rehabilitation. Accountability is necessary for those refusing help.
- As a father, I've seen Oregon's education paradox: rising graduation rates but falling academic achievement. We've lowered standards and failed to support students adequately. We need a radical shift in education. The current system can't tackle our students' challenges. I propose empowering parents and students to direct their tax dollars to their preferred educational environment. As a father of two girls, I'm committed to fairness in sports. Oregon law allows boys in girls' sports, potentially dominating competitions. I'll advocate for safe spaces where girls can compete fairly.
Humility means putting others before yourself. It involves a "servant leadership" approach and requires acknowledging when you don't fully know something, but with the willingness to listen, learn, and seek out the necessary information.
Right out of high school I entered the low-voltage electrical trade and was a Journeyman for 9 years.
David Loveall - Lane County Commissioner
Victoria Doyle - Springfield City Councilor
Beth Blackwell - Springfield City Councilor
Alan Stout - Local Small Business Owner & (New Elected) Springfield City Council
Jared Taylor - Springfield Educator
Oregon Hispanic Business Association
National Federation of Independent Business
Crimes Victim United of Oregon
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2024
