Davis Wins North Carolina's 1st District Race
Incumbent Democrat Don Davis defeats Republican Laurie Buckhout, who conceded the contest.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democratic incumbent Don Davis was declared the winner of North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout. Buckhout conceded the race and called Davis to congratulate him.
Why it matters
The result keeps the seat in Democratic hands for the incumbent, who has represented the district in the House since 2023. The outcome is a concrete measure of the district's electoral direction in North Carolina's congressional contests.
Davis has served the district since 2023 and was declared the winner in the 2026 race. The source does not provide vote tallies or margin of victory.
The players
Don Davis
Don Davis is the Democratic U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, serving since 2023 and seeking reelection in 2026.
Laurie Buckhout
Laurie Buckhout is a Republican colonel who ran for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District against incumbent Don Davis in 2026.
The details
Davis was declared the winner of North Carolina's 1st Congressional District over Republican Laurie Buckhout. Buckhout issued a concession statement and called Davis to congratulate him.
Timeline
2023: Davis began representing the 1st District in the U.S. House.
November 4, 2026: Davis was declared the winner and Buckhout conceded.
Seasonal Patterns
The result extends Davis's tenure in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, which he has held since 2023, continuing his incumbency in the seat rather than marking a change in representation.
Voters in the district now have Davis as their representative through the next term. The concession by Buckhout means the race is settled without a further contest.
The takeaway
Election results in competitive congressional districts can be confirmed quickly when a challenger concedes, which removes the need for prolonged counting disputes.
Further reading
For broader context on how the state's contests are run and reported, see North Carolina Elections.
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