- See Donald Davis's sponsored bills →Donald DavisDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified$5.6M raised
- Laurie BuckhoutRepublican✓ Verified$4.7M raised
- Tom BaileyLibertarian✓ Verified
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Laurie Buckhout supports cutting taxes and reducing the cost of living to help families and strengthen the economy, and she supports President Trump's tariffs to correct unfair trade practices 12. Donald Davis advocates for creating good-paying jobs and fair wages, voting consistently for economic legislation and public safety laws 346. Tom Bailey proposes a federal tax overhaul to limit taxation to state governments rather than individuals 9.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.
| Issue | Donald DavisDemocratic | Laurie BuckhoutRepublican | Tom BaileyLibertarian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Davis pushes policies to rebuild an economy that works for everyone by creating good-paying jobs, protecting the dignity of work, and fighting for fair wages and equitable employment practices. Donald Davis votes consistently in favor of economic and job-related legislation, supporting acts on technology use, capital access, privacy, and financial protections. | Buckhout supports cutting taxes and reducing the cost of living to help hardworking families and strengthen the economy in Eastern North Carolina. Buckhout supports President Trump's tariffs, saying they correct decades of unfair trade practices even after a Supreme Court ruling against their legal basis. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Laurie Buckhout supports cutting taxes and reducing the cost of living to help hardworking families and strengthen the economy in Eastern North Carolina 1. She also supports President Trump's tariffs, stating they correct decades of unfair trade practices despite a Supreme Court ruling against their legal basis 2. Donald Davis advocates for policies aimed at rebuilding an economy that works for everyone by creating good-paying jobs, protecting the dignity of work, and promoting fair wages and equitable employment practices 3. He votes consistently in favor of economic and job-related legislation, including acts on technology use, capital access, privacy, and financial protections 4. | |||
| Healthcare | Davis supports expanding access to affordable health care, including Medicaid expansion and rural hospital funding, to improve treatment and lower costs for North Carolinians. Donald Davis votes mostly in favor of healthcare bills including rural care and Medicaid, but votes against lowering health care premiums legislation. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Immigration | Donald Davis votes predominantly in favor of immigration enforcement and homeland security measures but votes against the Secure America Act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Public Safety & Crime | Donald Davis votes consistently for public safety and crime-related legislation, supporting acts on prison staff safety, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions. | Buckhout supports securing the border by providing resources to border patrol agents to keep dangerous drugs out and ensure safety in Eastern North Carolina. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Laurie Buckhout supports securing the border by providing resources to border patrol agents to keep dangerous drugs out and ensure safety in Eastern North Carolina 1. Donald Davis votes consistently for public safety and crime-related legislation, supporting acts on prison staff safety, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions 2. | |||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Donald Davis votes mostly in favor of tax relief and appropriations acts but votes against congressional budget resolutions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. | Buckhout supports the Working Families Tax Cuts, saying they mean bigger refunds and lower bills for working families. | Bailey proposes a major federal tax overhaul limiting the federal government to taxing state governments rather than individuals directly. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Laurie Buckhout supports the Working Families Tax Cuts, stating they provide bigger refunds and lower bills for working families 1. Donald Davis votes mostly in favor of tax relief and appropriations acts but votes against congressional budget resolutions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 2. Tom Bailey proposes a major federal tax overhaul that would limit the federal government to taxing state governments rather than individuals directly 3. | |||
| Energy & Environment | Davis voted to support Eastern North Carolina farmers and lower gas prices, emphasizing support for rural communities. Donald Davis votes consistently in favor of energy and environmental legislation, supporting acts on emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Donald Davis votes mostly in favor of foreign policy and defense measures including defense authorization and war powers resolutions, but votes against removing forces from Lebanon. | Buckhout supports investing in the military to maintain strength against threats from countries like China, Iran, and Russia and to defend allies such as Israel. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Laurie Buckhout supports investing in the military to maintain strength against threats from countries like China, Iran, and Russia and to defend allies such as Israel 1. Donald Davis votes mostly in favor of foreign policy and defense measures including defense authorization and war powers resolutions, but votes against removing forces from Lebanon 2. | |||