# Laurie Buckhout

> Laurie Buckhout is a retired Army colonel who won the Republican primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on March 3, 2026, to challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Don Davis. She is backed by the National Republican Congressional Committee.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: Retired Army Colonel
- State: NC
- District: 1
- Race: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Eastern North Carolina
- Race rating: Leans Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.buckhoutforcongress.com

## Biography

Laurie Buckhout is a retired U.S. Army colonel who won the Republican primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on March 3, 2026, defeating four other Republican candidates. She is backed by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) as part of their MAGA Majority program. She will face Democratic incumbent Rep. Don Davis in November.

## Background

- Professional background: Retired Army Colonel
- Military service: U.S. Army, retired Colonel

## Opponents in this race

- [Don Davis](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/don-davis-nc1-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- National GOP invests in Buckhout's bid to unseat Davis in NC-01 — NC Newsline: https://ncnewsline.com/2026/03/17/national-gop-invests-in-buckhouts-bid-to-unseat-davis-in-nc-01/
- North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina%27s_1st_Congressional_District_election,_2026
- Headshot identity source — Laurie Buckhout: https://www.war.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/4156734/laurie-buckhout/

Last updated: 2026-07-13T23:19:32.964Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/laurie-buckhout-nc1-2026
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