Corey Mock

Corey Ray Mock (born February 17, 1985) is an American public servant and politician from the state of North Dakota. A member of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2008 until 2024 representing both District 42 in northern Grand Forks and includes the University of North Dakota from 2008 to 2016 and District 18, which covers downtown Grand Forks, from 2016 to 2024. Minority Leader (2016–2018), and ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee (2019–2024). Mock also chaired the Legislature's Information Technology Committee from 2017 to 2021, providing oversight for statewide technology policy and digital infrastructure investments.

In October 2015, a speech Mock gave criticizing a loophole in North Dakota's campaign finance laws that allows candidates to keep leftover campaign funds for their personal use was featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

On December 15, 2024, Mock was appointed Chief Information Officer for North Dakota by Governor Kelly Armstrong. As the state's 9th CIO, he leads North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT), overseeing the state's IT strategy, cybersecurity, data management, application development, and enterprise infrastructure for over 60 state agencies. He serves as a core member of the Governor's cabinet and collaborates closely with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of the Governor.

In addition to his work as a state legislator, Mock served as the executive director of the Third Street Clinic, a nonprofit free clinic that provides access to health care services for low-income residents of Grand Forks and Polk counties. He is a member of North Dakota Farmers Union, Rotary International, GF/EGF Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals, Sons of Norway, Delta Upsilon fraternity, and is a volunteer at the Circle of Friends Humane Society. Mock also serves on the Board of Directors of North Dakota Leadership Seminar, Grand Forks Altru Family YMCA, and has been a staff member of American Legion North Dakota Boys State since 2003.