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Buck is from Wilson. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Appalachian State University and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. Buck is married to his wife, Hope, with whom he has 3 children. He is a member of First United Methodist Church.

Buck currently works as a lawyer at his firm, Newton and Lee, PLLC. 

Buck Newton currently serves as a state senator in District 4. He was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his first term. Buck previously served as a state senator in District 10. He was elected to that position in 2010 and served for 3 terms. He ran for Attorney General of North Carolina in 2016, but he did not win. 

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Believes the solution to excessive spending and debt is not higher taxes but increased efficiency to allow North Carolinians to retain more income. Supports a tax system that does not burden the middle class, fostering economic growth for businesses.

Supports tax policies that do not hurt the middle class and fosters business and economic growth. 

Believes in cutting taxes for "hard-working families and small businesses."

Wants to reduce taxes for "hard-working families and small businesses."

Believes agriculture is crucial to North Carolina's economy and supports policies that promote local agriculture production.

Promises to advocate for state farmers and policies aimed to promote local agriculture production. 

Supports improving infrastructure to increase safety and create jobs, believing responsible spending on transportation projects enhances the state's potential.

Wants to enhance infrastructure statewide for those that depend on highways and roads, saying road improvements "not only increase safety, but provide jobs..."

- Supports tax policies that do not hurt the middle class and fosters business and economic growth. 
- Wants to reduce taxes for "hard-working families and small businesses."
- Promises to advocate for state farmers and policies aimed to promote local agriculture production. 
- Wants to enhance infrastructure statewide for those that depend on highways and roads, saying road improvements "not only increase safety, but provide jobs..."

Economy

Believes high-energy prices burden families and supports a holistic energy policy combining traditional and renewable methods for a sustainable future.

Wants to use traditional sources of energy in the short term, and prioritize renewable energy as a long-term solution to foster a "clean, sustainable, and cost-effective future"

- Wants to reduce energy prices. 
- Wants to use traditional sources of energy in the short term, and prioritize renewable energy as a long-term solution to foster a "clean, sustainable, and cost-effective future"

Energy & the Environment

Opposes abortion and plans to "end the barbaric practice of abortion in North Carolina." As a State Senator, helped pass legislation promoting Life and discouraging abortions.

Opposes abortion access and plans to "end the barbaric practice of abortion in North Carolina."

Believes accessible, affordable healthcare is crucial, especially in rural areas, and supports policies to preserve doctor-patient relationships, expand access, and improve quality and cost for patients. Plans to ensure people can get necessary medications.

Supports affordable and accessible healthcare statewide, but especially in rural areas.

Supports policies that protect doctor-patient relationships.

Supports policies ensuring needed medication is provided.

- Opposes abortion access and plans to "end the barbaric practice of abortion in North Carolina."
- Supports affordable and accessible healthcare statewide, but especially in rural areas.
- Supports policies that protect doctor-patient relationships.
- Supports policies ensuring needed medication is provided.

Healthcare

As of June 14, 2024, Buck Newton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports standing with law enforcement against "radical attempts to defund the police."

Supports law enforcement and opposes "radical attempts to defund the police."

Believes that "liberal activist judges" threaten fundamental freedoms and plans to "vigorously defend the 2nd Amendment."

Opposes gun control and promises to "vigorously defend the 2nd Amendment..."

- Supports law enforcement and opposes "radical attempts to defund the police."
- Opposes gun control and promises to "vigorously defend the 2nd Amendment..."

Public Safety

Supports prioritizing students' education, empowering parents, and increasing classroom funding. As a State Senator, backed reforms to reduce class sizes, expand school choice, modernize schools, and raise teacher salaries.

Holds "students and their education..." as his top priority. 

Supports increasing school funding and small class sizes.

Supports streamlining local schools and prioritizing early education.

- Holds "students and their education..." as his top priority. 
- Supports increasing school funding and small class sizes.
- Supports expanding school choice
- Supports streamlining local schools and prioritizing early education.

Education

Promises to support veterans and their families.

- Promises to support veterans and their families.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Buck Newton

Buck Newton is from Wilson and attended Hunt High School and Appalachian State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He graduated from Campbell University School of Law and is a member of First United Methodist Church. Buck is married to Hope and they have three children.

Buck Newton is a country lawyer who has practiced law at his firm, Newton and Lee, for over 20 years. He served in the State Senate from 2011 to 2016 and was the Republican nominee for Attorney General in 2016.

Buck Newton served in the North Carolina State Senate from 2011 to 2016. In 2016, he was the Republican nominee for Attorney General of North Carolina.

As Governor, enacted regulatory reform, tax relief, and reduced government red tape to boost the economy, resulting in lower unemployment and job creation. Believes these measures support small businesses and put more money in families' pockets.

Believes in fighting for "our 2nd Amendment rights."

As a State Senator, chaired the Judiciary Committee to strengthen North Carolina’s criminal justice system. Believes his legal background makes him the best candidate to oppose the Biden administration, Roy Cooper, and the activist State Supreme Court.

Supports ensuring military personnel and veterans in North Carolina receive necessary resources and care, emphasizing the state's military-friendly reputation.

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