“We are proud to endorse Laurie Buckhout for Congress in North Carolina’s 1^st Congressional District,” said Maggie’s List Chairman Sandra Mortham. “Laurie is a shining example of our values of strong national security, fiscal responsibility and limited government. We at Maggie’s List believe she is the best candidate for this important district and know that she has what it takes to achieve victory in both the primary and general elections,” Mortham continued.  
 

“I am thrilled to receive the Maggie’s List endorsement of my campaign for Congress,” said Buckhout. “Maggie’s List does critical work in helping to elect fiscally conservative women to federal office across the country and I am humbled by their decision to stand behind me in North Carolina’s 1^st Congressional District,” she continued. 

 

About Laurie Buckhout 

Buckhout is a retired Army Colonel and entrepreneur running for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. She is the daughter of two Army Veterans, and her father was a WWII POW. Buckhout grew up in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley on a cattle farm, earning a bachelor's degree at James Madison, and Masters Degrees from the US Army Command and General Staff College and Webster University.  Buckhout is a paratrooper and commanded over 800 Soldiers in the initial Ground War in Iraq, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge, as well as many other awards. Post-combat, she was assigned to the Pentagon, and her experience led her to start the Army's first Electronic Warfare programs in over twenty years, saving Soldiers from Improvised Explosive Devices. Buckhout continued to lead the Army's EW efforts as a contractor, hiring over 150 Veterans to continue to fight not only IEDs, but also Cyber threats. Buckhout is married to retired Army Airborne Ranger DELTA Lt Col Paul Buckhout, and they have two sons.  

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About Mario Díaz-Balart

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, currently in his 11th term representing Florida’s 26th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, holds a prominent position as a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations. He serves as the Chairman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) Subcommittee and is also a member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) and Defense Subcommittees. Diaz-Balart is a fervent advocate for individual rights, economic prosperity, and a strong national defense. His dedication extends to global issues, as he passionately supports human rights, democracy, and alliances with international partners. Elected to Congress in 2002, Diaz-Balart holds the title of Dean of the Florida Delegation and Deputy Whip. Before his congressional tenure, he served in the Florida State Legislature, chairing key committees. Born on September 25, 1961, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Diaz-Balart studied Political Science at the University of South Florida. He currently resides in Miami with his wife, Tia, and their son, Cristian Rafael.

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Join us in DC this April for our annual meeting and fundraiser. For more information or to RSVP, please email Lauren Zelt at [email protected]. 

Lauren Zelt as New Executive Director of Maggie's List

Maggie's List is thrilled to welcome Lauren Zelt as our newly appointed executive director. With her exceptional skills in many areas, she aligns Maggie's List with our organizational goals. We consider ourselves fortunate to have her on board and eagerly anticipate the promising year ahead.

“Our board is honored and thrilled to announce the great news that Lauren Zelt has accepted the position as our Executive Director,” said Mortham. “She has the ability to make strategic decisions when it is critical for our candidates. Not only is she incredibly talented but she is passionate about our mission to elect conservative women to office,” Mortham continued.

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