2026 Congressional Candidate Policy Positions
North Carolina
House Candidates District 1
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Women’s Reproductive Rights
Believes in protecting fundamental freedoms such as abortion and ensuring all families have the option to decide when and how to start a family. In Congress, will fight to protect abortion rights and women's healthcare.Gun Control Laws
Davis promotes safety measures, including mental-health support, trigger-lock programs, secure storage, and dedicated funding for gun violence prevention. Davis' legislative actions and endorsements reflect his position, indicating that gun rights can be respected, however, they can also reduce gun-related harm through practical and well-funded strategies.Immigrant Policies
Davis is bipartisan on immigration. His approach combines tough enforcement with a commitment to fairness, including both border security investments and support for migrant labor frameworks.LGBTQ Policies
Supports broad anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, as indicated by his co-sponsorship of the Equality Act. He has aslo shown caution on more contentious issue and opted not to support or oppose transgender inclusion in sports, or back a defense bill that restricted transgender-related medical access in the military.Equal Access to Education, Medical Care, and Housing
Supports broad anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, as evidenced by his co-sponsorship of the Equality Act. At the same time, he has demonstrated caution on more specific and contentious issues—opting not to support or oppose transgender inclusion in sports, and backing a defense bill that restricted transgender-related medical access in the military. -
Background and Experience
In 2006, Asa was elected Sheriff of Carteret County. In his role as sheriff, Asa is responsible for managing a staff of more than 100 with an annual budget of more than $11.6 million. Asa is committed to operating an office with an open-door policy to any citizen whom may have concerns, complaints, or suggestions regarding the office.
Sheriff Buck was re-elected in November of 2022 and is now serving in his fifth term protecting and serving Carteret County's 70,000 citizens. -
Economy
The Biden-Harris-Davis agenda created devastating inflation rates and made the cost of living unaffordable in Eastern North Carolina. Laurie will fight for working families who can’t afford another year of rising costs at the gas pump and grocery store.
As a small business owner, Laurie Buckhout knows what it takes to balance a budget and create American jobs. Rural communities like ours have seen the devastating effects of outsourcing good jobs. Laurie will fight to bring back jobs here in rural communities.Foreign Affairs
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.Gun Control
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.Immigration
America has seen a record-high number of border crossings thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's open border policies. Our nation is under siege by millions of illegal immigrants and tragically, the crisis of fentanyl pouring in through our southern border is enough to kill every American.
Laurie Buckhout is a STRONG advocate for securing our border by building the wall and reimplementing the “Remain in Mexico” policies of the Trump Administration.Background and Experience
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. -
Economy
In the legislature Hanig has championed major tax cuts – cutting income taxes, eliminating taxes on military pensions, and raising the standard deduction-while cutting red tape and wasteful spending to lower healthcare and energy costs.Environment
Bobby Hanig voted against costly “Green New Deal” mandates, pushed for expanded use of nuclear and natural gas, and worked to attract new manufacturing jobs by cutting taxes and investing in workforce development.Gun Control
As a gunowner Hanig is a fierce advocate for the 2nd Amendment, he voted to expand conceal carry rights and ensured churches could not be closed during emergencies. -
Background and Experience
I’m running for Congress because I will fight in support of President Trump and the America First Agenda. I will support an agenda where the top priority is protecting and promoting more and better American jobs for American workers. Our state and our district have seen first-hand the economic devastation of so-called free-trade deals. But now we’ve got a President fighting for American jobs, and we need a congressman who will join that fight. -
Background and Experience
Ashley Nicole Russell, Esq. is an award-winning attorney, author, and advocate who has built her career on integrity, compassion, and leadership. Ashley Nicole is a member of a global organization nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to promote peace through collaborative conflict resolution. As an active member and former marketing agent for the IACP, Ashley Nicole helped expand public awareness of collaborative law and its impact on families worldwide. -