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Cory Thornton has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in business administration from the Jack Welch Management Institute. He lives with his wife and five children.

Cory is a local business owner. He previously served as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Cory currently works as a partner with Louisburg Recycling, owner of the Raynor Group real estate firm, and owner of Thornton Family Investments. He previously worked as the chief operating officer of Frigi-Temp and owner of Boondocks Events. Cory served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a corporal.

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Cory's campaign for state representative for North Carolina's 7th District is his first run for public office.

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