IncumbentDonald G. Davis Democrat
2026 North Carolina's 1st congressional district election
incumbent U.S. representative
- Laurie Buckhout Republican
former acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (2025) and nominee for this district in 2024
- Tom Bailey Libertarian
contractor, former chair of the Guilford County Libertarian Party, and perennial candidate
Democratic primary
incumbent U.S. representative
Republican primary
former acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (2025) and nominee for this district in 2024
Carteret County sheriff (2006–present)
Also on the ballot:
Bobby Hanig 16.2%
Eric Rouse 5.4%- Ashley-Nicole Russell 4.4%
