U.S. House · NC-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Don Davis

Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District

An Air Force veteran and former mayor, Davis represents eastern North Carolina and focuses on rural health care, education and veterans.

DistrictNC-01

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Don stands.

Official position

Supports closing Medicaid coverage gaps and expanding affordable care to help keep rural hospitals open

Official position

Supports early-childhood education, lower college costs and investment in historically Black colleges

Official position

Supports vocational training, trade schools and apprenticeships that let rural residents build careers close to home

Official position

Urges temporary federal penalty relief for highway use of dyed diesel so farmers can move crops and equipment at lower cost

Official position

Proposes excluding data centers from expanded bonus-depreciation and Opportunity Zone tax benefits

Official position

Supports allowing eligible combat-injured veterans to receive full military retirement pay and disability compensation together

Record and background

Commissioned in 1994
Experience
U.S. Air Force officer
Commissioned after graduating in 1994; coordinated presidential flights and supported bereaved military families.
2023–present
Experience
U.S. representative
Represents North Carolina’s 1st District.

Experience
Aerospace studies instructor
Taught national security, military history and leadership at East Carolina University’s Air Force ROTC program.
Experience
Snow Hill mayor
Led his hometown after becoming its youngest mayor at age 29.
Experience
North Carolina state senator
Served twelve years in the state Senate before joining Congress.
Accomplishment
Veterans caregiver transparency
Helped secure CARE Act provisions in the Elizabeth Dole veterans law to improve VA caregiver-program communication.

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