Laurie Buckhout

Races to watch ahead of NC’s March primaries

January 29, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — With the March 3 primary approaching and early voting underway, there are several key races worth keeping an eye on. Key General Assembly races include the primary between Trump-endorsed Senate Leader Phil Berger […]

Davis seeking reelection in 1st District

December 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Congressman Don Davis (D-Snow Hill) made it official last week that he will be seeking reelection to his current 1st Congressional District seat. “Many feel Washington, D.C., isn’t serving their needs, […]

MATTHEWS: New NC congressional map becomes a reality — for now

October 30, 2025 Stacey Matthews

The national debate playing out on mid-decade redistricting has been fascinating to watch unfold considering the bad-faith actors on the left who are kicking up the biggest fuss. Among the worst offenders on the issue […]

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Democrat Don Davis wins reelection to NC’s 1st Congressional District

November 6, 2024 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Democratic incumbent Don Davis will be retaining his 1st District Congressional seat after his Republican challenger Laurie Buckhout conceded their race Wednesday afternoon. The race had been very tight throughout the night and […]

North Carolina’s 1st Congressional race might be headed to a recount

November 6, 2024 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Incumbent freshman Democrat Don Davis and Republican Laurie Buckhout are headed for a recount in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Results, while unofficial are tight but right now are outside the 1% or […]

Unearthed yearbook photos raise questions over bio of NC-01’s Davis

September 27, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Recently unearthed yearbook photos from a Texas high school call into question some of the biographical information claimed by Democratic Congressman Don Davis (NC-01). Over the years, Davis often conveyed his ties to […]

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$1.45M ad buy reservation announced for NC-01’s Buckhout

September 27, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The National Republican Congressional Committee has announced a $1.45 hybrid ad buy reservation for North Carolina 1st Congressional District candidate Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel. Buckhout is challenging the incumbent for that […]

Chinese farmland ownership concerns highlighted in NC-01 race

July 18, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A recent article in the New York Post highlighting the tight race for North Carolina 1st Congressional District between incumbent Democrat Rep. Don Davis and Republican Laurie Buckhout focuses on land owned by […]