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Cory Fong
Cory Fong is a former Republican North Dakota Tax Commissioner. He was appointed to the position by Gov. John Hoeven, and won full elected terms in 2006 and 2010. His last term was set to expire in 2014, but he stepped down as commissioner on October 1, 2013. Fong left the office to join Odney Advertising's public affairs division.[1]
He was succeeded by Ryan Rauschenberger on January 1, 2014.
Biography
Fong was born in Great Falls, Montana and raised in Helena. He attended Gonzaga University where he earned an undergraduate degree in political science and speech communications.[2]
Education
- B.A., Political science and speech communications, Gonzaga University
Political career
North Dakota Tax Commissioner (2005-2013)
Fong served as North Dakota Tax Commissioner from his appointment in 2005 until his resignation went into effect December 31, 2013.
Elections
2014
Fong would have been eligible to run for re-election as North Dakota Tax Commissioner in 2014, but he resigned the office effective December 31, 2013.
2010
Fong won re-election as North Dakota Tax Commissioner on November 2, 2010, defeating Democrat Cynthia Kaldor and Libertarian Richard Flattum-Riemers.
| North Dakota Tax Commissioner, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Cory Fong Incumbent |
67.4% | 156,520 | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Kaldor | 29.2% | 67,856 | |
| Libertarian | Richard Flattum-Riemers | 3.3% | 7,716 | |
| Write-In | Various | 0.1% | 160 | |
| Total Votes | 232,252 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
2006
Fong won election as North Dakota Tax Commissioner on November 7, 2006, defeating Democrat Brent Edison.
| North Dakota Tax Commissioner, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Cory Fong Incumbent |
53.1% | 112,154 | |
| Democratic | Brent Edison | 46.9% | 99,243 | |
| Total Votes | 211,397 | |||
| Election results via North Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Fong and his wife, Cecily, have one son and reside in Bismarck.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Cory Fong - North Dakota Tax Commissioner
- Office of the North Dakota State Tax Commissioner
- Cory Fong on Facebook
- Cory Fong on Twitter
- LinkedIn profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rick Clayburgh (R) |
North Dakota Tax Commissioner 2005 - 2013 |
Succeeded by Ryan Rauschenberger |
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