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North Carolina's 1st Congressional District (NC-1)
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District is represented by Donald Davis (D), in office since 2023. One of 14 House seats in North Carolina; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Donald Davis (D) — since 2023
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026 — rated Toss-up
- North Carolina Primary
- March 3, 2026
- Senators
- Thomas Tillis (R), Ted Budd (R)
- Land Area
- 8,342 sq mi
Who Represents NC-1?
Democratic · in office since 2023 · 3 yrs in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Committees: Agriculture Committee, Armed Services Committee
Voting record this session: cast 303 of 314 roll calls (96.5% participation), with the Democratic majority on 78.1% of party-divided votes. Full record →
North Carolina's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: Thomas Tillis R and Ted Budd R.
Map of NC-1
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District within North Carolina. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
NC-1 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, NC-1 included. North Carolina held its primary on March 3, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Toss-up, a Democratic-held seat.
Districts Bordering NC-1
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 2 in North Carolina and 2 across the state line.
- NC-3 — Gregory Murphy R
- NC-13 — Brad Knott R
- VA-2 — Jennifer Kiggans R
- VA-4 — Jennifer McClellan D
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District?
Donald Davis (Democratic) represents NC-1 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 2023; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for NC-1?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. North Carolina's primary was March 3, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Toss-up.
How many congressional districts does North Carolina have?
14, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. NC-1 is the 1st of them. See the full North Carolina delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/north-carolina.
Who are the senators for NC-1?
Senators represent the whole state, so NC-1's senators are North Carolina's: Thomas Tillis (R) and Ted Budd (R).
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