Incumbent Donald Davis (D), Laurie Buckhout (R), and Tom Bailey (L) are running in the general election for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Davis was elected in 2022 with 52.4% of the vote. Before that, G. K. Butterfield (D) had represented the district since 2004. A Democrat has represented the district since 1899. It is the only congressional district in the state rated as a Toss-up by four independent election forecasters this year.

Before he was elected to Congress, Davis was a member of the North Carolina state Senate, representing District 5 from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2013 to 2023. He served in the U.S. Air Force and reached the rank of captain. Davis’ campaign has focused on rebuilding the rural economy in the district. He said, “We’re fighting every single day in particular for our farmers. One of the highest priorities I have and continue to focus on is safeguarding the American people and especially those in Eastern North Carolina.” Based on Q2 reports filed with the FEC, Davis raised $3.2 million and spent $0.5 million.

Buckhout served in the U.S. Army, where she reached the rank of colonel. After leaving the Army, she founded Corvus Consulting. Buckhout’s campaign has focused on supporting working families in the district. She said, “I am ready and able to take on Don Davis to fight for working families in NC-01 by securing our borders, stopping Joe Biden’s reckless spending, and fighting for the America First Agenda that protects and promotes American jobs.” Based on Q2 reports filed with the FEC, Buckhout raised $2.6 million and spent $2 million.