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WFW AF Congratulates Laurie Buckhout on Primary Victory in NC-01

Mar 3, 2026 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Winning For Women Action Fund (WFW AF) released the following statement congratulating Laurie Buckhout on her primary victory in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

“Congratulations to Laurie on her primary victory,” said WFW AF President Danielle Barrow. “As a retired Army Colonel and decorated combat commander, Laurie has the battlefield-tested leadership and real-world experience needed to flip this battleground seat and deliver results for Eastern North Carolina. We are thrilled to be backing Laurieagain this cycle and look forward to continuing that support through the general election.”

Support for Buckhout this cycle includes:

  • Endorsing Buckhout in January 2026 and maxing out to her campaign.

  • Raising over $20,000 in hard dollars for her campaign to date.

  • Investing $65,000 in mail and text messaging to support her.

Background

Winning For Women Action Fund (WFW AF) entities proudly champion conservative women leaders in Congress and candidates seeking federal office by providing substantial financial and strategic support. WFW AF entities are collectively backing nearly three dozen candidates, battleground incumbents, and conservative championsthis cycle.

Since the 2020 cycle, WFW AF entities have raised and directed nearly $45 million to support women through efforts spanning our super PAC, 501(c)(4), connected PAC, and hard dollar initiatives.

  • WFW AF, the first super PAC dedicated to electing Republican women, has invested $20 million to advance candidates through competitive primaries and general elections.

  • WFW AF leadership has organized national fundraising events that delivered over $9 million in critical hard-dollar contributions directly to candidates’ campaigns.

  • Winning For Women, our 501(c)(4), has led targeted advocacy campaigns focused on key economic and national security issues, hosted policy briefings with partner organizations, coordinated press events, and ran mentorship programs to support the next generation of women leaders.