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Corey Creech

Corey Creech has a bachelor’s from Appalachian State, where he says he received a scholarship to be on the wrestling team, and a master’s in computer science from Strayer. He also calls himself a devout Christian.

Corey previously ran for Ranlo town commissioner and tied in that race, which was decided by a coin flip (he lost the coin flip). He also ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 43 in 2024 but lost in the general election.

As of September 3, 2025, Corey Creech did not have a website or any information online.

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Corey previously ran for the North Carolina State Senate in 2024 and for Ranlo town commissioner in 2023 but did not win. 

Supports increasing employment through training, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to promote unity in business, and inviting businesses to Gaston County.

Supports ending homelessness, increasing employment through training, and DEI programs to promote unity in business.

Supports initiatives to end homelessness, increase employment, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business, attract businesses to Gaston County, and reduce crime.

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