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Ballotpedia, Laurie Buckhout

Laurie grew up in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. She has a bachelors degree in English from James Madison University, a masters degree in information systems management from Webster University, and a masters degree in military arts and science in national military strategy. Laurie and her husband Paul live in Edenton and have two adult sons. 

Laurie is campaigning full time, but previously worked as the chief strategist for Castellum Inc. She has also been the founder, president and CEO of Corvus Consulting. She was a Colonel in the U.S. Army from 1984-2010. 

Laurie Buckhout's campaign for U.S. Representative for North Carolina Congressional District 1 is her first entry into politics. 

Neuse News, Retired Colonel Laurie Buckhout on leadership, politics, and governance

Supports policies to lower inflation and the cost of living and bring more jobs to rural communities.

Opposes government spending and excessive debt.

- Supports policies to lower inflation and the cost of living and bring more jobs to rural communities.
- Opposes government spending and excessive debt.
- Supports deregulating the market.

Economy

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

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Voting & Elections

Supports investment in the U.S. military.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports investment in the U.S. military.

Public Safety

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Supports continuing the U.S.-Mexico border wall and reimplementing the "Remain in Mexico" policy, which required asylum seekers to await their hearings in Mexico.

Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy.

- Supports continuing the U.S.-Mexico border wall and reimplementing the "Remain in Mexico" policy, which required asylum seekers to await their hearings in Mexico.
- Supports veteran services.
- Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Laurie Buckhout

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