Summary

Buckhout is a retired army colonel who beat repeat candidate Sandy Smith in the March primary. In a district that leans blue, Buckhout was seen as more moderate than Smith, but Buckhout rejected that characterization. Her platform includes protecting veterans and supporting the military. She highlights her foreign policy positions, including supporting Israel and opposing China, Iran, and Russia. She is also vocal about securing the southern border. Buckhout got her undergraduate degree at James Madison University and two master’s degrees from Webster University.

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https://www.lauriebuckhoutforcongress.com/

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Candidate Name

Laurie Buckhout