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Campaign email: [email protected]
CandidateRepublican
Laurie Buckhout
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U.S. House District 1
2026 North Carolina U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- 2026 North Carolina U.S. House — District 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- U.S. House District 1 · Republican · Candidate
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 01
Candidate: Laurie Buckhout
Party: REP
Candidacy date: 12/19/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
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FEC committee ID: C00853499
FEC committee name: LAURIE BUCKHOUT FOR CONGRESS
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Published website: http://www.lauriebuckhoutforcongress.com/
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Source-published biographyLaurie Buckhout is a retired Army Colonel and decorated combat commander who follows a long line of combat veterans, including her Infantry Colonel father, her Army Air Corps Flight Nurse mother, her grandfather, her uncles and multiple other relatives. Laurie’s husband Paul, a West Point graduate and Army Infantry Airborne Ranger who served with Delta Force, is also a retired officer from a family of combat veterans stretching back to the French and Indian Wars of 1754-1763. Laurie is also a committed constitutional conservative who proudly cast her first vote for Ronald Reagan in 1980.
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Laurie Buckhout is a retired Army Colonel and decorated combat commander who follows a long line of combat veterans, including her Infantry Colonel father, her Army Air Corps Flight Nurse mother, her grandfather, her uncles and multiple other relatives. Laurie’s husband Paul, a West Point graduate and Army Infantry Airborne Ranger who served with Delta Force, is also a retired officer from a family of combat veterans stretching back to the French and Indian Wars of 1754-1763. Laurie is also a committed constitutional conservative who proudly cast her first vote for Ronald Reagan in 1980.
Candidate biography
Source-published biographyAfter her military service, Laurie founded and grew a successful cyber and defense business, creating jobs and hiring primarily veterans while supporting America’s national security. She also served in the Trump administration in a senior role, shaping U.S. cyber policy as Acting Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy, taking on threats from America’s adversaries.
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After her military service, Laurie founded and grew a successful cyber and defense business, creating jobs and hiring primarily veterans while supporting America’s national security. She also served in the Trump administration in a senior role, shaping U.S. cyber policy as Acting Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy, taking on threats from America’s adversaries.
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TURNING OUR Economy AROUND
Candidate positionFamilies in Eastern North Carolina need a champion to fight for lower costs, better jobs, a stronger economy, and lower healthcare costs. For more than a century, Democrats have made empty promises and delivered nothing. Laurie will fight to cut taxes so hardworking families can get ahead. Eastern North Carolina Families deserve a fighter who will work to pass policies that directly impact their pocketbooks and reduce their cost of living. Laurie Buckhout is that fighter.
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Families in Eastern North Carolina need a champion to fight for lower costs, better jobs, a stronger economy, and lower healthcare costs. For more than a century, Democrats have made empty promises and delivered nothing. Laurie will fight to cut taxes so hardworking families can get ahead. Eastern North Carolina Families deserve a fighter who will work to pass policies that directly impact their pocketbooks and reduce their cost of living. Laurie Buckhout is that fighter.
KEEP OUR BORDER SECURE
Candidate positionBorder security is national security. Laurie will focus on ensuring our border patrol agents have the resources they need to keep dangerous drugs out of our country. Eastern North Carolina is safer when our border is secure. Laurie will fight to keep it that way.
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Border security is national security. Laurie will focus on ensuring our border patrol agents have the resources they need to keep dangerous drugs out of our country. Eastern North Carolina is safer when our border is secure. Laurie will fight to keep it that way.
PROTECT the 2nd Amendment
Candidate positionLaurie Buckhout is no stranger to defending herself, her loved ones, and her country. As a combat veteran, Laurie understands the vital importance of the right to keep and bear arms. She will stand strong against the extremists who mock our hunting heritage and would punish law-abiding gun owners with additional red tape.
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Laurie Buckhout is no stranger to defending herself, her loved ones, and her country. As a combat veteran, Laurie understands the vital importance of the right to keep and bear arms. She will stand strong against the extremists who mock our hunting heritage and would punish law-abiding gun owners with additional red tape.
Support Our Nation’s Military
Candidate positionAmerica has the greatest fighting force in the world, but we must fight to keep it that way. A strong and ready military deters American enemies and establishes peace here at home. Laurie is committed to investing in our nation’s military to continue asserting our dominance over all threats, foreign and domestic. The United States must have the strength by all means necessary to protect us from countries like China, Iran, and Russia and to defend our allies like Israel.
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America has the greatest fighting force in the world, but we must fight to keep it that way. A strong and ready military deters American enemies and establishes peace here at home. Laurie is committed to investing in our nation’s military to continue asserting our dominance over all threats, foreign and domestic. The United States must have the strength by all means necessary to protect us from countries like China, Iran, and Russia and to defend our allies like Israel.
Support Our Veterans
Candidate positionOur troops make immense sacrifices while bravely serving our nation. They deserve a strong leader in Congress who will fight to ensure they receive the very best care when their mission is complete. Laurie’s promise to fellow veterans does not end when they return home, she will not rest until our veterans receive the proper care they deserve.
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Our troops make immense sacrifices while bravely serving our nation. They deserve a strong leader in Congress who will fight to ensure they receive the very best care when their mission is complete. Laurie’s promise to fellow veterans does not end when they return home, she will not rest until our veterans receive the proper care they deserve.
LEAD ON TECHNOLOGY AND AI
Candidate positionChina wants to beat America in artificial intelligence. We can’t let that happen. Laurie served in President Trump’s administration protecting our national security — she knows the threat. We need to slash the regulations strangling American innovation and unleash American energy to power our tech sector. Under my watch, America will dominate AI, not China.
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China wants to beat America in artificial intelligence. We can’t let that happen. Laurie served in President Trump’s administration protecting our national security — she knows the threat. We need to slash the regulations strangling American innovation and unleash American energy to power our tech sector. Under my watch, America will dominate AI, not China.
KEEP DIGITAL INNOVATION IN AMERICA
Candidate positionLaurie Buckhout knows the future of economic and national security is digital. With a background in cyber warfare and policy, she supports clear, pro-growth rules for digital assets that protect consumers and keep innovation in America. In Congress, she’ll work to ensure the U.S. leads the world in this rapidly evolving space.
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Laurie Buckhout knows the future of economic and national security is digital. With a background in cyber warfare and policy, she supports clear, pro-growth rules for digital assets that protect consumers and keep innovation in America. In Congress, she’ll work to ensure the U.S. leads the world in this rapidly evolving space.
PROTECT OUR FARMERS AND FISHERMEN
Candidate positionPROTECT OUR FARMERS AND FISHERMEN
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PROTECT OUR FARMERS AND FISHERMEN
Support Our Nation’s Military
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KEEP OUR BORDER SECURE
Candidate positionKEEP OUR BORDER SECURE
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KEEP OUR BORDER SECURE
PROTECT OUR FARMERS AND FISHERMEN
Candidate positionPROTECT the 2nd Amendment
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PROTECT the 2nd Amendment
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Candidate positionLaurie is running for Congress to bring that same decisive leadership to Washington. She’s focused on implementing the America First Agenda; lowering costs for families, securing the border, strengthening national defense, and restoring accountability in government—putting the people of eastern North Carolina first. Eastern North Carolina needs a fighter, not another career politician, and she will be ready to deliver on day one.
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Laurie is running for Congress to bring that same decisive leadership to Washington. She’s focused on implementing the America First Agenda; lowering costs for families, securing the border, strengthening national defense, and restoring accountability in government—putting the people of eastern North Carolina first. Eastern North Carolina needs a fighter, not another career politician, and she will be ready to deliver on day one.
Cut Taxes and Lower Family Costs
Candidate positionCut taxes and pursue policies that reduce the cost of living for eastern North Carolina families.
- Support better jobs and a stronger economy.
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Resource Border Patrol and Block Dangerous Drugs
Candidate positionProvide Border Patrol with resources needed to secure the border and reduce dangerous-drug trafficking.
- Treat border security as national security.
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Reduce Unnecessary Rules and Support Farmers and Fishermen
Candidate positionCut unnecessary regulation and provide needed resources to multigenerational farmers, fishermen, and seafood industries.
- Preserve agricultural and coastal livelihoods.
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Protect Lawful Gun Rights
Candidate positionProtect the right to keep and bear arms and oppose added burdens on law-abiding gun owners.
- Respect hunting and self-defense traditions.
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Invest in a Strong and Ready Military
Candidate positionInvest in military readiness sufficient to deter threats and defend the United States and its allies.
- Prepare for threats from China, Iran, Russia, and others.
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Ensure Veterans Receive Proper Care
Candidate positionEnsure veterans receive high-quality care after military service.
- Maintain federal responsibility beyond deployment.
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Reduce Barriers to U.S. AI Leadership
Candidate positionReduce regulations that impede American artificial-intelligence innovation and expand energy supply for the technology sector.
- Keep U.S. leadership ahead of China.
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Adopt Clear Pro-Growth Rules for Digital Assets
Candidate positionCreate clear rules for digital assets that protect consumers and keep innovation in the United States.
- Support domestic leadership in digital finance.
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Campaign finance
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- Total receipts
- $3,793,076.80
- Total disbursements
- $1,989,719.52
- Cash on hand
- $1,829,660.83
- Committee debt
- $3,501,000.00
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Candidate ID: H4NC01137
Name: BUCKHOUT, LAURIE
Office: House
State: NC
District: NC01
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $3793076.80
Total disbursements: $1989719.52
Cash on hand: $1829660.83
Debts owed by committee: $3501000.00
Candidate contributions: $1740.00
Loans made by candidate: $2401000.00
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