

Laurie Buckhout
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Laurie Buckhout
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board
Race
U.S. Representative, District 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, Bachelors of Science, 1984-1984
US Army Command and General Staff College, Leavenworth, KS, Masters of Military Arts and Sciences, 1997
Webster University, St Louis, MO, Masters of Science, Information Technology, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Colonel, 1984-2010
AFFILIATIONS
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Albemarle, Hundred Club Contributor
Association of Old Crows Army Warrant Officer Scholarship, Contributor
Other Various Republican Candidates and PACs, Contributor
Edenton Chamber of Commerce, Contributor
International Association of Old Crows, Electronic Warfare Association, President and VP, 2011-2013
Student Veterans Assocation, Board Member
Chowan GOP, Member
Guardian Angels Service Dogs, Contributor
Coastal Land Trust, Contributor
Edenton-Chowan Partnership for Economic Development, Board Member, 2020-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
North Carolina's First Congressional District, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Maggie's List
Value In Electing Women VIEW PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Maggie's List
2026-2026
VIEW PAC
2026-2026
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (17)
C. Saunders "Sandy" Roberson, Jr (2025)
Thom Tillis (2025)
Tim Moore (NC) (2025)
Trump National Committee JFC, INC. (2025)
Chris Humphrey (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (136)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2024)
America's First PAC (2024)
American Conservative Union (2024)
American Grit PAC (2024)
American Patriots PAC (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Boots on the Ground (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe in the sanctity of life. We need to protect life from birth to natural death, but that exceptions can be made for rape, incest or life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be free to practice within the scope of the US Constitution
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The United States was founded on Judeo-Christian values - God is mentioned four times in the Declaration of Independence. However, the First Amendment protects freedom of religion, and prohibits "establishment" of a specific religion. Religious practice may not interfere with "public morals" or a "compelling" government interest and the Federal and State governments should have no authority to regulate, control or influence religious beliefs
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
Between C and D - The United States needs to form a cohesive international military strategy that clearly delineates how and at what point to intervene. We must re-establish treaties and agreements, such as that under NATO, to ensure other governments pay their part. Unless our national interests are directly threatened (terrorists and their state sponsors) we should stay out.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
US politicians and big businesses have been bought out by China. We must severely punish China economically whenever they violate their agreements.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. They are the only democracy in the middle east and stand against tyranny and terrorists.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C. Medicaid and Medicare are already funded. Illegal aliens and non-citizen migrants should not be allowed to access our taxpayer paid healthcare.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Eliminate benefits for illegal aliens. 2. Cut foreign aid to countries who do not respect the U.S. 3. Eliminate benefits for able-bodied adults of working age who choose not to work
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The only people who should be allowed to enter are law-abiding people who respect the United States and our values. They must commit to living by our societal norms and learning to speak English.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Jimmy Carter created this disaster of a department and it has helped to destroy education in the US.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I favor very few restrictions (convicted felons, medically determined violent mental incompetents, etc.).
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
Per the US Constitution, no government at any level should have a say in religion or marriage.... they should remain private with no government influence or control.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a baptized Christian. My family and I believe Jesus Christ lived, died for our sins, and rose again. My faith is a rock to me, and although I am by no means a perfect Christian, I am daily seeking to walk the path and be closer to God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo ID should be required for voting as it is for hundreds of other aspects of our private and public society.
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Any male who has ever reached puberty has a scientifically unfair advantage over women, is still a man, and must be treated as such.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas and oil.
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