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US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 01

Each state receives representation in the US House of Representatives in proportion to the size of its population but is entitled to at least one representative. There are currently 435 representatives, a number fixed by law since 1911. Starting in 2024, NC has 14 members of the US House; the NC State Legislature changed the district boundaries in October, 2025. The House shares with the Senate responsibility for all lawmaking within the United States. For an act of Congress to be valid, both houses must approve an identical document. Each representative serves a two-year term. There are no term limits.

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    Asa Buck
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Biographical Information

What experience and skills make you the best candidate for this office? (Max. 750 characters)

What is the most important policy or action you would work to accomplish in your first year? (Max. 750 characters)

What economic policies will you pursue to help Americans who are worried about their economic prospects in the coming years? (Max. 750 characters)

What actions will you bring to your role to decrease political polarization and improve the effectiveness of the federal government? (Max. 750 characters)

Are there environmental policies that you will prioritize and bring forward legislatively if you are elected? (Max. 750 characters)

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Position/philosophy statement Christian and Constitutional Conservative.
Campaign Mailing Address 2856 ALTON PHILLIPS RD
KINSTON, NC 28504
Current Occupation Self Employed with six primary buisnesses
Age (optional) 53
Campaign Phone 2525268876
Campaign Email eric@ericrouse.com
Campaign Website http://ericrouse.com
Campaign X (Twitter) Handle @@EricRouse
Campaign Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/eric.s.rouse
Campaign Youtube URL
As a entrepreneur with six primary businesses I know what it takes to sign the front of a paycheck. This has taught me the importance of a budget and the impact not having one creates. Also having served as a commissioner for 16 years and never once having voted for a tax increase, I believe speaks volumes about my conservative nature. During that time, I learned how to get things done even when the other side was against it.
Affordability for the people of the first district.
Eastern NC needs more and better paying jobs for the people of the first district. They need to be left alone by government to prosper and achieve their dreams. Far too often government gets in the way and stimies peoples rights. As a constitutional conservative I will fight tirelessly to ensure government is put in its place and life becomes affordable once again. The struggle is real for Americans looking to provide for their families, with inflation retreating to 3.7% this has started to give people a break, but more is needed to be done. With congress holding the purse strings we need people who understand business and money and how to develop a budget and implement it.
Again, as a commissioner for 16 years and elected Vice Chair on a Democratic board I had to learn how to work with the other side. It’s not always easy but I took the approach of honesty and straightforwardness. IE, "You might not like what I am saying but I truly believe you will appreciate the honesty."
In 2026, we are focused on one thing: Energy Dominance. We are ending the era of energy weakness and the "Green New Scam" that has been a disaster for this country. Here is what we are prioritizing to make America affordable and powerful again Some policies: Drill, Baby, Drill, Terminating the "Green New Scam, The "Big, Beautiful Bill”, “American Nuclear Renaissance, Massive Deregulation, Protecting Our Resources, Exiting the Paris Accord. We are going to have the lowest energy and electricity costs on Earth, and it’s going to happen very fast.
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Position/philosophy statement Faith. Family. Freedom.
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 97275
Raleigh, NC 27624
Current Occupation Small business owner / Attorney
Campaign Phone 252-216-4511
I grew up in North Carolina with very little and built my career through hard work, faith, and discipline. I am an award-winning attorney, small business owner, and founder of northeastern North Carolina’s first Collaborative Family Law firm. I have helped families navigate crisis, balance budgets, solve disputes, and move forward with practical solutions. I understand how laws affect real people, not just headlines. My background in law, business, and advocacy gives me the skills to write policy, hold government accountable, and deliver results for North Carolina families.
My top priority in my first year will be securing the border and restoring the rule of law. A nation without borders is not a nation. I will fight to fully fund border enforcement, finish physical barriers where needed, and close loopholes that encourage illegal crossings. Border security is not just about immigration, it is about national security, public safety, human trafficking, and protecting American workers. Everything else becomes harder when our laws are not enforced.
I will fight for an America First economy that rewards hard work. That means lowering taxes, cutting job-killing regulations, restoring energy independence, and bringing manufacturing back home. I will support small businesses, expand opportunity for working families, and rein in reckless spending that fuels inflation. I believe Americans should be able to build wealth, own homes, and raise families without government standing in their way. Economic freedom is the foundation of personal freedom.
I will focus on results, not noise. I will listen to my constituents, not special interests. I believe Americans are tired of performative politics and want leaders who show up, do the work, and tell the truth. Strong leadership is not about shouting louder, it is about solving problems, enforcing the law, and keeping promises.
I believe in responsible conservation that protects our land, water, and communities without crushing families and businesses. I will support clean water, land preservation, coastal protection, forest management, and disaster resilience. I reject radical mandates that destroy jobs and raise energy costs. America can be both clean and strong. Energy independence, innovation, and stewardship can coexist. I will always put people first while protecting the natural beauty of North Carolina.
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