NC-01
Tom Bailey (I) vs. Laurie Buckhout (R) vs. Don Davis (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Tom Bailey
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Laurie Buckhout
Who they are
In their words: “Laurie Buckhout is running for Congress because career politicians are making it harder for working families. Join her fight for Eastern North Carolina.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- TURNING OUR Economy AROUND
- KEEP OUR BORDER SECURE
- PROTECT OUR FARMERS AND FISHERMEN
- PROTECT the 2nd Amendment
- Support Our Nation’s Military
What they've done
Who funds them
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WinRed page belongs to "Laurie Buckhout for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Don Davis
Who they are
In their words: “Fifth generation eastern North Carolinian representing NC-01 in Congress. Veteran, former mayor, and Presbyterian minister. Raised in the tobacco fields.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Don Davis", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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Families in Eastern North Carolina need a champion to fight for lower costs, better jobs, a stronger economy, and lower healthcare costs. For more than a century, Democrats have made empty promises and delivered nothing. Laurie will fight to cut taxes so hardworking families can get ahead.source
Border security is national security. Laurie will focus on ensuring our border patrol agents have the resources they need to keep dangerous drugs out of our country. Eastern North Carolina is safer when our border is secure. Laurie will fight to keep it that way.source
Laurie Buckhout is no stranger to defending herself, her loved ones, and her country. As a combat veteran, Laurie understands the vital importance of the right to keep and bear arms.source
America has the greatest fighting force in the world, but we must fight to keep it that way. A strong and ready military deters American enemies and establishes peace here at home.source
Growing up on a farm, Laurie understands the struggles of the agriculture industry firsthand. Laurie Buckhout will stand up for Eastern North Carolina’s multigenerational farmers, fishermen, and seafood industries, who for too long have been pushed around by bureaucrats.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Elections & government ethics, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Don Davis (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated a toss-up. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the NC State Board of Elections 2026 candidate list.
