November 3, 2026 election: North Carolina votes on a new congressional map. People who live in the current 1st District vote in 2 of the new districts:
- District 1: 64% of residents. On the ballot: Don Davis (Democratic); Laurie Buckhout (Republican); Tom Bailey (Libertarian).
- District 3: 36% of residents. On the ballot: Daniel Cavender (Libertarian); Raymond Smith (Democratic); Greg Murphy (Republican).
Shares are based on 2020 census population. To confirm your own district, use the North Carolina voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.
North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District is represented by Donald G. Davis (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of North Carolina’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. North Carolina uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (Session Law 2025-95), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.
Congressional representatives serve 2-year terms and face election every even-numbered year.
Population
750,075
Median household income
$54,958
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan lean
R+3
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
Donald G. Davis and North Carolina's 1st Congressional District
Donald G. Davis, a Democrat, represents North Carolina's 1st Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2023. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
The current term ends January 3, 2027.
2026 election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Don Davis, Democratic Incumbent
- Laurie Buckhout, Republican
- Tom Bailey, Libertarian
This list is for District 1 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Friday, October 9 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Friday, October 9 Passed |
| Register in person | Friday, October 9 Passed |
| Same-day registration | After October 9, you can register and vote the same day at an early voting site through October 31. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. Online registration is through NCDMV for eligible DMV customers. |
| Early in-person voting | October 15 to October 31 Open nowEarly voting ends at 3 p.m. on October 31. |
| Request a mail ballot | Tuesday, October 20 PassedRequest by 5 p.m. on October 20. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 7:30 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the North Carolina voter lookup. Dates come from the North Carolina election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in North Carolina are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for North Carolina: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Official results: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Contact your representative
Washington Office
1123 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3101
Online
Committee assignments
About this district
The district spans 22 counties in North Carolina, including Currituck, Wayne, Washington, Warren, and Halifax, and others. Its largest cities are Rocky Mount (about 54,000), Wilson (about 48,000), Goldsboro (about 34,000), and Kinston (about 20,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently asked questions
Who represents North Carolina's 1st Congressional District?
Donald G. Davis, a Democrat, represents North Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and has held the seat since January 3, 2023.
Which places and ZIP codes does North Carolina's 1st Congressional District cover?
The district spans 22 counties in North Carolina, including Currituck, Wayne, Washington, Warren, and Halifax, and others. Its largest cities are Rocky Mount (about 54,000), Wilson (about 48,000), Goldsboro (about 34,000), and Kinston (about 20,000). It contains 147 ZIP codes, and 36 of them also extend into another North Carolina district. The full ZIP code list is on this page.
Do the boundaries of North Carolina's 1st Congressional District change for 2026?
Yes. North Carolina votes on a new congressional map on November 3, 2026. People who live in the current 1st District vote in 2 of the new districts: District 1 (64% of residents) and District 3 (36% of residents). The map and ZIP codes on this page show the lines used through the 119th Congress.
When is the next election for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, and who is running?
The seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026. These candidates are on the ballot: Don Davis (Democratic, incumbent), Laurie Buckhout (Republican) and Tom Bailey (Libertarian). This list is for District 1 as drawn for the 2026 election.
How can I contact Donald G. Davis?
Call Donald G. Davis's Washington office at (202) 225-3101, or go to the official website, dondavis.house.gov.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Other North Carolina districts
ZIP codes in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District
This congressional district contains 147 ZIP codes. The first 10, in numeric order, are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP code in the district.
36 of these ZIP codes also extend into another North Carolina district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 27507 (also in the 13th), 27524 (also in the 13th), 27537 (also in the 13th), 27542 (also in the 13th), 27544 (also in the 13th), 27557 (also in the 13th), 27565 (also in the 13th), 27569 (also in the 13th).
- 27507
- 27524
- 27530
- 27531
- 27533
- 27534
- 27536
- 27537
- 27542
- 27544
View all 147 ZIP codes in this district
- 27507
- 27524
- 27530
- 27531
- 27533
- 27534
- 27536
- 27537
- 27542
- 27544
- 27551
- 27553
- 27556
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- 27563
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- 27569
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- 27584
- 27589
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- 27801
- 27803
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- 27812
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- 27825
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- 27860
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- 27950
- 27956
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- 27962
- 27964
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- 27973
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- 27976
- 27979
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- 27986
- 28333
- 28365
- 28501
- 28504
- 28513
- 28525
- 28526
- 28530
- 28538
- 28551
- 28554
- 28572
- 28578
- 28580
ZIP-to-district boundaries come from the U.S. Census Bureau's July 30, 2024 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
Your U.S. senators
Both U.S. senators from North Carolina represent the whole state, including this district.
- Thom Tillis (R)
- Ted Budd (R)
See how this district compares with another using the district comparison tool.
Data last checked October 23, 2026.