Don Davis — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina, 2026

Don Davis voted for the DHS Appropriations Act 2026, which funded ICE, stating it supported FEMA and disaster relief in North Carolina and Coast Guard, not endorsing ICE's conduct. He has called for ICE and other federal agencies to follow law enforcement standards and has taken a tough stance on border security, visiting the border three times. Davis also supports comprehensive immigration reform and voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, while opposing the Secure the Border Act.

“My vote on H.R. 7147, the DHS Appropriations Act 2026, was to support FEMA and disaster relief in North Carolina and Coast Guard support. It was never an endorsement of ICE’s conduct. ICE and other federal agencies must follow the same standards as traditional law enforcement." (Don Davis, The Daily Advance, 2026)”

Congressman Don Davis advocates for extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits to prevent premium spikes for constituents, citing affordability as a key concern. He co-led bipartisan efforts to maintain coverage, which would otherwise impact over 69,000 residents in his district. Davis also supported extending the Community Health Centers Fund and secured $1 million for medical equipment at Washington Regional Medical Center to improve access to care.

““While some Washington politicians from both parties have failed rural communities, the battle for healthcare is not over,” said Congressman Don Davis, November 12, 2025 press release.”

Don Davis voted for Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, which included $5.36 million for clean water infrastructure in eastern North Carolina, stating that residents deserve clean water and safe streets. He acknowledges the climate crisis as a threat to eastern North Carolina, impacting farmers and disproportionately affecting poorer communities. However, he has also voted to limit the EPA's authority to regulate motor vehicle emissions and denounced a rule supporting electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

““Every eastern North Carolinian deserves clean water and safe streets. When aging water systems break down, and law enforcement officers lack the equipment they need, our communities suffer. By modernizing water infrastructure and investing in public safety, we are giving towns like Garysburg, Sharpsburg, Ahoskie, and Tarboro the foundation to grow and thrive for generations,” said Congressman Don Davis.”

Don Davis has consistently voted against legislative measures that aim to restrict abortion access. Specifically, he opposed H.R.26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and H.R.8070, which would prohibit the Department of Defense from reimbursing abortion-related expenses. He also voted against H.R.6914, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, and a resolution to reverse Biden administration rules protecting against sex-based discrimination. These actions align with advocating for reproductive freedom.

Don Davis voted to approve Department of Homeland Security funding and supported the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prevent job cuts at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, citing economic stability and protection for American people. He also voted against reducing the number of nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missiles below 400 and opposed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.

““The NDAA saves Seymour Johnson Air Force Base from hundreds of job cuts and puts more money into the hands of our junior enlisted, helping many who are experiencing food insecurity and relying on food stamps while safeguarding the American people,” said Congressman Don Davis. “The fight isn’t over. By pushing off the retirement of F-15E aircraft until 2027, we have more time to achieve a long-term solution and continue prioritizing economic stability for Wayne County and eastern North Carolina.””

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Congressman Don Davis voted against H.R. 38, a bill that would have mandated concealed carry across all states, indicating his opposition to national concealed carry reciprocity. He is also understood to support various gun control measures, aligning with a stance that prioritizes regulation over broader gun rights.