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Asa Buck

Asa Buck

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Overview

Current roleSheriff

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationNorth Carolina

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BackgroundLaw enforcement officer

EducationEast Carolina University (Class of 1998) — B.S. in Criminal Justice

Notable personal detailsAsa Bryant Buck III is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (2026). He served as Sheriff of Carteret County, North Carolina, first elected in 2006, and previously worked in multiple roles within the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office. He earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University (Class of 1998) and completed Carteret Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lowering taxes and cutting wasteful government spending so Americans can keep more of their income; favors limiting the size and scope of federal government and reviewing legislation through a lens of preserving individual freedom and reducing government intervention.

Healthcare

Focuses on addiction and mental-health treatment access, supporting programs that expand treatment options (including virtual treatment models) for people in the criminal-justice system and rural communities while emphasizing enforcement and limited government. Public materials and local reporting do not provide a clear stance on broader health-policy questions such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare/Medicaid expansion, or a public option.

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Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong Second Amendment protections and opposes efforts to limit constitutional rights; emphasizes law enforcement discretion on weapons permits and prioritizes public safety through law enforcement. Positions favor preserving gun ownership while using sheriffs' authority in permitting decisions.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Asa Buck is in the news as a candidate in a political environment that appears to be shifting. Recent special-election results have generally favored Democrats, suggesting a stronger backdrop for Democratic candidates heading into 2026. At the same time, North Carolina’s new redistricting map makes the state’s 1st District more Republican-friendly, which could affect races tied to that seat.

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Articles
NNNBC News8 days ago

Where the redistricting fight stands heading into the midterms

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PPOLITICO2 months ago

Democratic candidates have overperformed in nearly every special election in 2025 and 2026

Negative

Polls

NC-01 Republican nominee?
Polling Average
30%20%10%0%
22.1%
26%
10.7%
5.1%
Asa Buck
A. Buck
Laurie Buckhout
L. Buckhout
Bobby Hanig
B. Hanig
Eric Rouse
E. Rouse
Ashley-Nicole Russell
A. Russell
Date (Start - End)SpreadBuckBuckhoutHanigRouseRussell
Polling Average
Buckhout+3.9
22.1%26.0%10.7%5.1%0.5%
Emerson CollegeFeb 6 - 8
Buckhout+3.9
22.1%26.0%10.7%5.1%0.5%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$339.4K
$254.6K
$169.7K
$84.9K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$339.4K
$30.4K
$309.0K
$20.6K

Source: FEC

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