Donald Davis

Donald Davis

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House North Carolina District 1

U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

G.K. Butterfield

Prior offices

North Carolina State Senate

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North Carolina State Senate District 5

Successor: Kandie Smith

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

United States Air Force Academy

Graduate

East Carolina University

Other

East Carolina University

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Personal

Religion

Christian: Presbyterian

Profession

Educator

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Official Twitter

Official Instagram

Official YouTube

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Campaign Twitter

Personal LinkedIn

Donald Davis (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Davis (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Donald Davis was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina. Davis served in the United States Air Force and reached the rank of captain. He earned a B.S. in social sciences from the United States Air Force Academy, an M.S. in administration from Central Michigan University, an M.A. in sociology from East Carolina University, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership from East Carolina University. Davis' career experience includes working as a college instructor, admissions advisor, and lay minister.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Davis was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Agriculture
• House Committee on Armed Services
• Military Personnel
• Readiness
• Committee on Ways and Means

Elections

2026

See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Incumbent Donald Davis, Robert Hanig, and Sandy Roberson are running in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Donald Davis (D)
		Robert Hanig (R)
		Sandy Roberson (R)

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2024

See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024

North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Incumbent Donald Davis defeated Laurie Buckhout and Tom Bailey in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis (D)	49.5	186,341
		Laurie Buckhout (R)	47.8	180,034
		Tom Bailey (L)	2.6	9,949

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 376,324
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Schaffer (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Moutoux (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Laurie Buckhout defeated Sandy Smith in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Buckhout	53.5	33,893
		Sandy Smith	46.5	29,471

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,364
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christine Villaverde (R)
• Fred Von Canon (R)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Tom Bailey advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Davis in this election.

Pledges

Davis signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)

North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Donald Davis defeated Sandy Smith in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis (D)	52.4	134,996
		Sandy Smith (R)	47.6	122,780

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 257,776
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eshan Patel (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Donald Davis defeated Erica Smith, Jason Spriggs, and Jullian Bishop Sr. in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis	63.2	42,693
		Erica Smith	31.1	21,012
		Jason Spriggs	3.1	2,123
		Jullian Bishop Sr.	2.6	1,752

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 67,580
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandy Smith	31.4	13,621
		Sandy Roberson	26.7	11,603
		Billy Strickland	13.9	6,050
		Brent Roberson	13.8	5,992
		Brad Murphy	9.5	4,128
		Will Aiken	3.0	1,285
		Ernest Reeves	1.2	523
	Submit photo	Henry Williams	0.5	202

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,404
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Endorsements

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• Don Davis

2020

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 5

Incumbent Donald Davis defeated Karen Kozel in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis (D)	55.1	51,702
	Submit photo	Karen Kozel (R)	44.9	42,104

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 93,806
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 5.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Karen Kozel advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 5.

2018

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 5

Incumbent Donald Davis defeated Kimberly Robb in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis (D)	55.3	36,321
	Submit photo	Kimberly Robb (R)	44.7	29,317

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,638
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 5

Incumbent Donald Davis defeated Lonnie W. Carraway in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 5 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis	77.4	11,011
	Submit photo	Lonnie W. Carraway	22.6	3,224

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 14,235
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 5

Kimberly Robb defeated Tony Moore in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 5 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kimberly Robb	51.9	4,189
		Tony Moore	48.1	3,875

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 8,064
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2016

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.

Incumbent Donald Davis ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 5 general election.

North Carolina State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Donald Davis Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

Incumbent Donald Davis ran unopposed in the North Carolina State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.

North Carolina State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Donald Davis Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the North Carolina State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Donald Davis defeated Henry Williams II and Tony Moore in the Democratic primary. Davis was unchallenged in the general election.

North Carolina State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Donald Davis Incumbent	71.7%	10,140
Tony Moore	23.4%	3,305
Henry Williams II	4.9%	691
Total Votes		14,136

2012

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2012

Davis ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina State Senate District 5. He ran unopposed in the primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

North Carolina State Senate, District 5, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Donald Davis	100%	59,648
Total Votes				59,648

2010

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2010

Davis was unopposed in the Democratic primary election on May 4, 2010. Davis was defeated in his bid for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate District 5 by Louis Pate (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.

North Carolina Senate, General Election Results, District 5 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Louis Pate (R)		25,780	54.54%
Donald Davis (D)		21,488	45.46%

2008

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Davis was elected to the 5th District Seat in the North Carolina State Senate, besting Louis Pate, Jr. (R). Davis raised $456,876 for his campaign, while Pate raised $305,011.

North Carolina Senate, District 2 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Donald Davis (D)		40,982
Louis Pate, Jr. (R)		36,493

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

Donald Davis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Davis' campaign website stated the following:

“	REBUILDING OUR RURAL ECONOMY Don is focused on improving the quality of life for eastern North Carolina families for generations to come. The east has been left behind by years of underinvestment, and policies from Washington, D.C. that ignored the true needs of those of us who live in rural communities. We must take action to bring back good-paying manufacturing jobs, support our small businesses, and strengthen North Carolina’s agriculture—especially as farmers face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns due to global climate change. Don is fighting for important investments that will allow eastern North Carolina to thrive by ensuring access to high-speed broadband, which drives investment in small businesses and industry; creating good-paying jobs and opportunities for our children who live in rural communities, and expanding 21st century infrastructure to rural North Carolina in order to connect businesses with the global market. ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE Don understands no one should have to choose between putting food on the table and getting the care, medication, or life-saving treatments they need. Eastern North Carolina is experiencing a healthcare crisis because families in eastern North Carolina don’t have access to quality affordable primary care, dental care, and mental health care. Communities in eastern North Carolina experience higher rates of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and maternal mortality and morbidity than anywhere else in the state. Families have to drive for hours in order to seek treatment. Don knows it’s essential to care for our aging communities that have greater healthcare needs and less mobility. No one should lose or be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, and no one fighting a serious illness should face the fear of lifetime coverage caps. Don is working to ensure that every person has accessible, quality healthcare. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES As an United States Air Force veteran, Don knows the challenges faced by soldiers returning to civilian life, and for military families both during and after their loved one’s deployment. Don will push to strengthen education, career training, health, and housing assistance for veterans. Don fought to secure $150,000 to support veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI because he knows the importance of being responsive to work with veterans and their families to help them access existing resources, and ensure quality health care through the VA. But right now, unemployment, homelessness, and suicide rates among our nation’s veterans are unacceptably high. Don knows, as a country, we must make the process of transitioning from active duty to civilian life a positive one for our veterans. STRONG EDUCATION As an educator for over 20 years with a Doctorate in education, Don knows first hand the value of quality, affordable education at every level. Don is fighting to make good public schools available to every child in eastern North Carolina, no matter what zip code they live in, and to make college and job training more accessible for all North Carolinians. When Don goes to Congress he will fight to expand access to early childhood education, lower the cost of higher education, and invest heavily in our HBCUs. With the rise of attacks on our HBCUs across the country, Don knows we must be steadfast against hate and invest in our communities. Don secured over $140 million to ensure generations of leaders are able to attend Elizabeth City State University. But we know investments haven’t always been equal, especially in rural communities. Inequality among our North Carolina public schools was exacerbated during the COVID’19 crisis. That’s why Don worked closely with our school officials and our educators to put a plan in place to support our educations and keep families safe, and he will continue to fight for our children in Washington. RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE Don understands that investing in rural infrastructure allows eastern North Carolina to thrive for generations to come. That’s why Don secured over $1 billion to expand broadband internet in North Carolina, and will continue to fight for reliable access to high-speed broadband internet that provides critical economic and educational opportunities. In our rapidly changing and increasingly online economy, the internet is an essential service to small businesses, educators, and everyday citizens alike, and it must become and remain equally accessible to all users. Don also knows that agriculture and our farmers are the foundation of our economy. We must work with the USDA to ensure our farmers have the resources they need to run 21st century businesses. WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND HEALTH Don knows that now more than ever, women’s rights are under attack. Congress must take action to codify Roe v. Wade and protect women’s constitutional rights across the country. He knows that a woman’s health decisions should be between her and her doctor. Don knows that the decision of how and when to start a family is deeply personal. That is why Don is fighting to lower rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in eastern North Carolina. Our region has the highest rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the state. Maternal mortality and morbidity is especially harmful to African American women who have a preterm birth rate that is 48 percent higher than the rate among all other women in North Carolina. EQUITY AND JUSTICE Don knows that every person must be treated with dignity and have equal rights under the law. He fought to raise the age at which children could be tried as adults in North Carolina. And when he goes to Congress, Don will fight for needed criminal justice reform. Don understands no person in a free and fair society should make less money, be denied government services, pay more for healthcare, lose a job or housing opportunities, or face discrimination in the community or workplace because of their gender, race, creed, national origin, disability, whom they love, or anything else that defines them. ENVIRONMENT The climate crisis poses a massive threat to eastern North Carolina — especially our farmers who face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns due to global climate change. Don believes eastern North Carolina should be safe, healthy places to live and raise children – with clean air and water, free from the dangers of toxic pollution. Air and water pollution and the impacts of the climate crisis disproportionately impact our poorest families, working class communities, and communities of color who are more likely to live in areas where air and water pollution exceed national standards. Don will fight for our community’s right to in safe and health communities.	”
—Donald Davis' campaign website (2022)

2020

Donald Davis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Don Davis participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 7, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Don Davis' responses follow below.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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1) Education 2) Health care 3) Economy

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

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Serving the residents of eastern NC to my fullest.

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2014

Davis' campaign website highlighted the following issues:

• Except: "Expand Medicaid to the over 500,000 North Carolinians who need a doctor."

• Except: "Increase the minimum wage."

• Except: "Salary increases not only for teachers, but all state employees."

Campaign finance summary

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Donald Davis campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House North Carolina District 1	Candidacy Declared general	$1,017,162	$175,607
2024*	U.S. House North Carolina District 1	Won general	$6,061,265	$5,808,397
2022	U.S. House North Carolina District 1	Won general	$1,876,019	$1,858,046
2020	North Carolina State Senate District 5	Won general	$94,511	N/A**
2018	North Carolina State Senate District 5	Won general	$128,042	N/A**
2016	North Carolina State Senate, District 5	Won	$35,243	N/A**
2014	North Carolina State Senate, District 5	Won	$46,724	N/A**
2012	North Carolina State Senate, District 5	Won	$14,443	N/A**
2010	North Carolina State Senate, District 5	Lost	$337,908	N/A**
2008	North Carolina State Senate, District 5	Won	$456,876	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Donald Davis

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kamala D. Harris  source  (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Lost General

Personal finance disclosures

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119th Congress (2025-2027)

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118th Congress (2023-2025)

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Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Yea	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Nay	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Nay	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Nay	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Yea	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Yea	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Yea	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Nay	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Yea	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Nay	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Nay	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Yea	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Yea	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Yea	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Yea	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-184)
Nay	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

State legislative tenure

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2022

In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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2021

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In 2021, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 30. Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina Chamber Legislators are scored on their votes related to business. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 28 to September 3. The legislature was in recess from July 8 to September 1 and then reconvened September 2 to September 3. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 10 through July 4. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17. Civitas Action Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. NC Values Coalition Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1. Civitas Action: 2016 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. N.C. Values Coalition: 2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. The American Conservative Union: 2016 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30. Civitas Action: 2015 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animals issues. The American Conservative Union: 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature. Civitas Action: 2014 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environment North Carolina: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2014 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. N.C. Values Coalition: 2014 Pro-family Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues. North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal issues. The American Conservative Union: 2014 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26. Civitas Action: 2013 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environment North Carolina: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union: 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2012

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In 2012, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from May 16 to July 3. Civitas Action: 2012 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environment North Carolina: 2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union: 2012 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2011

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In 2011, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 26 to June 18. A special session dealing with redistricting began July 13 and ended July 28. Civitas Action: 2011 Full Rankings Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Environment North Carolina: 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues. The American Conservative Union: 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Davis was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations on Education/Higher Education Committee
• Education/Higher Education Committee
• Health Care Committee
• Redistricting and Elections Committee
• Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
• Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee

2019-2020

Davis was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
• Health Care Committee
• Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee
• Appropriations on Education/Higher Education Committee
• Education/Higher Education Committee
• Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:

2011-2012

During the 2011-2012 session, Davis served on the following committees:

Personal

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Davis and his wife, Yuvonka, have three children. They currently reside in Greenville, North Carolina.

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Political offices
Preceded by G.K. Butterfield (D)	U.S. House North Carolina District 1 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	North Carolina State Senate District 5 2013-2023	Succeeded by Kandie Smith (D)
Preceded by -	North Carolina State Senate 2009-2011	Succeeded by -

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

District 6

Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

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