Cory Swanson (born 1976 or 1977)[1] is an American lawyer who has served as the chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court since January 2025.

Swanson received a Bachelor of Arts from Carroll College in 2000 and a Juris Doctor from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law of the University of Montana in 2004.

[2] Swanson joined the Montana Army National Guard in June 1997 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in August 1998.

[5] In December 2023, Swanson announced his candidacy to run for position of chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court.

[7] Swanson won the general election held on November 5, 2024, defeating challenger Jeremiah Lynch.