Republican voters in North Carolina’s First Congressional District selected Laurie Buckhout as their nominee on March 3, setting up a November rematch against incumbent Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.) as the GOP looks to keep its majority in the House of Representatives.
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Buckhout secured the nomination with 38.9 percent of the vote with 93 percent of the votes counted, emerging from a crowded primary field. The victory positions her for a second consecutive showdown with Davis after a narrow defeat in 2024.
Rematch in a Redrawn District
Buckhout has centered her campaign on border security, support for working families, Second Amendment protections, and strong backing for the military and veterans. She has also emphasized the need for U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence policy….