Taxes
Supports tax cuts and reducing families’ living costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Laurie Buckhout
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Retired Army colonel, Iraq War combat commander and cyber-defense business founder who lives in Edenton.
Roots
- Residence: Edenton, North Carolina
- Career: Army officer; cyber and defense business founder
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Immigration
Supports more resources for Border Patrol to stop drugs and secure the border.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Agriculture
Supports reducing regulations on farmers, fishermen and seafood businesses.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun rights
Opposes additional restrictions on law-abiding gun owners.
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Supports reducing AI regulations and expanding energy production to power the technology sector.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Digital assets
Supports clear, pro-growth digital-asset rules with consumer protections.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
North Carolina State Board of Elections · General federal and state candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Cropped to fit
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