Who Is Running in North Carolina Congressional District 1st in 2026?
Last updated: February 28, 2026
Don Davis
(Incumbent)Economy
HighDon Davis voted to reopen the government by supporting H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. He cited high costs and limited resources for families in eastern North Carolina as a concern. Additionally, he voted against an ICE accountability measure, stating his decision was to secure needed disaster relief for North Carolina, while also asserting that ICE must be held accountable.
Immigration
HighDon 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.
Healthcare
HighCongressman 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.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Don Davis |
|---|---|
| Economy | Don Davis voted to reopen the government by supporting H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. He cited high costs and limited resources for families in eastern North Carolina as a concern. Additionally, he voted against an ICE accountability measure, stating his decision was to secure needed disaster relief for North Carolina, while also asserting that ICE must be held accountable. High |
| Immigration | 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. High |
| Healthcare | 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. High |
| Climate & Energy | 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. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | 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. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | 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. High |
| Education | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Gun Policy | 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. Medium |
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