Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
42.7%
40.3%
Democrat
Trump Endorsed
Incumbent
Trump EndorsedIncumbent
$50.9K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Don Davis is trading at 56% to win the NC-01 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age54 years old (Aug 29, 1971)
GenderMale
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LocationNorth Carolina
BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (B.S., 1994)
Notable personal detailsDonald Gene Davis is a U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, first sworn in on January 3, 2023. He previously served in the North Carolina Senate (2009–2011; 2013–2023) and was mayor of Snow Hill, North Carolina (2001–2008). A U.S. Air Force veteran, he earned a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy and graduate degrees from Central Michigan University and East Carolina University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports extending and preserving refundable premium tax credits to lower healthcare costs for constituents and voted to extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits in January 2026.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and expanding the Affordable Care Act’s protections and coverage, backing Medicaid expansion alternatives for states, extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits, and increasing federal support for rural and community health centers.
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Immigration & Border
Rep. Don Davis supports stronger border security measures and increased resources for border personnel and technology while advocating bipartisan solutions and reforms to immigration enforcement. He has voted for DHS funding that includes Border Patrol staffing and border technology, supported legislation to detain certain criminal noncitizens, and made border visits to emphasize enforcement and fentanyl interdiction priorities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting abortion access and has said Congress should codify Roe v. Wade to protect abortion rights; describes reproductive health decisions as private between a woman and her doctor. At the same time he has stated support for the current North Carolina law permitting abortion up to 20 weeks and has a legislative record of some moderate votes related to abortion policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports taking action on climate impacts in his district and has endorsed clean-air and clean-water protections alongside climate-focused groups; has supported measures preserving provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and engaged on climate-related issues such as drought relief and coastal resilience. Positions include backing clean-environment investments while also showing some caution on certain regulatory approaches.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 29, 2026
Don Davis is in the news because North Carolina Republicans passed a new redistricting map that makes his 1st Congressional District more Republican-friendly by shifting Democratic areas into a neighboring district. The change appears aimed at making his seat harder for Democrats to hold in 2026. More broadly, the latest battleground analysis says several House races are moving toward Democrats, but Republicans still have a narrow structural edge overall.
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Latest Polls
NC-01 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Don Davis currently averages 42.7%, ranking first in this race, 2.3 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 42.7%Position: firstMargin: +2.3 ptsLatest poll: 45.0% (Jun 22 - 28)Polls included: 3
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 22 - 28.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NC-01 House winner?
Endorsers of Don Davis for NC-01 House winner?
Mikie Sherrill
Public figure
Mikie Sherrill endorsed Don Davis for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$6.1M
$4.5M
$3.0M
$1.5M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.9M
$18.0K
$1.9M
$77.4K
Cycle 2024
$6.1M
$270.8K
$5.8M
$242.0K
Cycle 2026
$3.2M
$2.9M
$622.9K
$41.5K
Source: FEC