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North Carolina ballot

U.S. House North Carolina District 1

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.24 · Moderate LiberalEducator

Donald Davis, the Democratic incumbent from North Carolina's 1st District, is an educator and Air Force veteran. He focuses on lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening schools, investing in rural infrastructure, and supporting veterans.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Brian Moutoux ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLaw enforcement officer

Christine Villaverde ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Deandre Carter ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Eshan Patel ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur

Fred Von Canon ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

John Schaffer ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Laurie Buckhout is a retired Army Colonel and business founder running for U.S. House in North Carolina for her first term. She supports tax cuts and cost reduction, border security, protecting farmers, defending the Second Amendment, and U.S. technological leadership.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Sandy Roberson ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateRetired

Tom Bailey is a Vietnam veteran and Libertarian running for U.S. House in North Carolina for the first time. He supports voting rights reform and constitutional governance.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Asa Buck is a Republican candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Ashley-Nicole Russell is a Republican candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Eric Rouse is a Republican candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Laurie Buckhout is a retired Army Colonel and business founder running for U.S. House in North Carolina for her first term. She supports tax cuts and cost reduction, border security, protecting farmers, defending the Second Amendment, and U.S. technological leadership.

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RepublicanBusiness owner

Robert Hanig is a Republican candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in the 2026 election.

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