North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
- Primary date: May 17
- Mail-in registration deadline: April 22
- Online reg. deadline: April 22
- In-person reg. deadline: April 22
- Early voting starts: April 28
- Early voting ends: May 14
- Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Absentee/mail-in deadline: May 17
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: March 4, 2022 |
| Primary: May 17, 2022 Primary runoff: July 5, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in North Carolina |
| Race ratings |
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Donald Davis defeated Erica Smith and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on May 17, 2022. Incumbent G.K. Butterfield (D) did not file to run for re-election.
Davis has held a seat in the state Senate since 2013. Davis was first elected to the state Senate in 2008 but lost his re-election bid in the 2010 general election to Republican Louis Pate. Davis ran unopposed in the 2012 state Senate primary and general elections. Davis said, "As a veteran, a minister, and a state senator, I’ve rolled up my sleeves and gone to work for our neighbors and families. When I am sworn in as our next congressman, we will focus on the fight ahead — transforming the future of our region and rural America.”[1] He has campaigned on rebuilding the rural economy and has said he will "continue to fight for affordable healthcare, voting rights and protect a woman’s right to choose" in Congress.[2][3]
Smith served in the North Carolina Senate from 2015 to 2020. Smith filed to run for U.S. Senate in 2022, but switched her candidacy to the U.S. House following Butterfield's retirement announcement in November 2021.[4] Smith has campaigned on what she calls a platform for progress, which she says includes raising the minimum wage, strengthening unions, supporting small, family farms, and investing in fisheries and wind energy.[5][6] Smith said, "For three terms as a State Senator I fought for a more progressive, democratic North Carolina. I fought to raise the minimum wage, legalize marijuana, make it easier to vote, secure a woman’s right to choose, provide rural broadband, expand Medicaid, and more. Now I’m running for Congress, because I’ve seen enough of the state and the country to know that the problems I originally identified in my own rural county are everywhere."[7]
Jullian Bishop Sr. and Jason Spriggs are also running in the election.
Jullian Bishop Sr. (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses.
This page focuses on North Carolina's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Republican primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)
- North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
Candidates and election results
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 | ||
| Total votes: 67,580 | ||||
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Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "At each stage of in my professional career, I have never forgotten that military servicemembers and public servants are here to serve the people. I have lived this purpose as a police officer, a teacher, a community volunteer, an organizer, and coordinator in every assignment from 1989 to present day. I know firsthand the importance of giving our police officers and first responders the tools they need. I know the importance of having good teachers and mentors who can make a positive difference in the lives of our children. As a father and a husband, I know what it is like to work multiple jobs to pay the bills and make ends meet. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2022.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- North Carolina State Senate, District 5 (Assumed office: 2013)
- North Carolina State Senate, District 5 (2009-2011)
- Mayor, Snow Hill (2001-2008)
Biography: In 1994, Davis earned a bachelor's in social sciences from the United States Air Force Academy. He earned a master's in administration from Central Michigan University. Additionally, he earned a master's in sociology from East Carolina University and a doctor of education in educational leadership from East Carolina University. His professional experience includes serving in the U.S. Air Force, working as a college instructor and admissions. He also served as a lay minister.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2022.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- North Carolina State Senate (2015-2020)
Biography: Smith graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. She also earned a master's degree in religious studies from Howard University. Her professional experience includes working as an engineer at Boeing for seven years. She also worked in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and as a minister.
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Campaign advertisements
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Jullian Bishop Sr.
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Donald Davis
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Erica Smith
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Jason Spriggs
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News and conflicts in this primary
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Endorsements
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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Race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[9]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[10][11][12]
| Race ratings: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 8, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | October 18, 2022 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Lean Democratic | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Likely Democratic | Lean Democratic | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | |||||
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Election spending
Campaign finance
This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[13] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[14] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.
| U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022 | ||
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| Report | Close of books | Filing deadline |
| Year-end 2021 | 12/31/2021 | 1/31/2022 |
| April quarterly | 3/31/2022 | 4/15/2022 |
| July quarterly | 6/30/2022 | 7/15/2022 |
| October quarterly | 9/30/2022 | 10/15/2022 |
| Pre-general | 10/19/2022 | 10/27/2022 |
| Post-general | 11/28/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
| Year-end 2022 | 12/31/2022 | 1/31/2023 |
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Jullian Bishop Sr. | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Donald Davis | Democratic Party | $1,876,019 | $1,858,046 | $17,973 | As of December 31, 2022 |
| Erica Smith | Democratic Party | $960,173 | $955,530 | $53,944 | As of September 30, 2022 |
| Jason Spriggs | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[15][16][17]
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Election context
Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in North Carolina in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in North Carolina, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| North Carolina | U.S. House | Ballot-qualified party | N/A | $1,740.00 | 3/4/2022 | Source |
| North Carolina | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 1.5% of the total number of registered voters in the district | $1,740.00 | 5/17/2022 | Source |
District history
2020
See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2020
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Incumbent G.K. Butterfield defeated Sandy Smith in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | G.K. Butterfield (D) | 54.2 | 188,870 | |
Sandy Smith (R) ![]() | 45.8 | 159,748 | ||
| Total votes: 348,618 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent G.K. Butterfield advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Deandre Carter (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Sandy Smith defeated Michele Nix, James Glisson (Unofficially withdrew), and Ethan Baca in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sandy Smith ![]() | 77.3 | 31,490 | |
| Michele Nix | 9.9 | 4,030 | ||
| James Glisson (Unofficially withdrew) | 7.4 | 3,031 | ||
Ethan Baca ![]() | 5.4 | 2,206 | ||
| Total votes: 40,757 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Incumbent G.K. Butterfield defeated Roger Allison in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | G.K. Butterfield (D) | 69.8 | 190,457 | |
Roger Allison (R) ![]() | 30.2 | 82,218 | ||
| Total votes: 272,675 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Incumbent G.K. Butterfield advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | G.K. Butterfield | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Roger Allison advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Roger Allison ![]() | |
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent G.K. Butterfield (D) defeated H. Powell Dew Jr. (R) and J. J. Summerell (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary opponent on June 7, 2016.[18]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 68.6% | 240,661 | ||
| Republican | H. Powell Dew Jr. | 29% | 101,567 | |
| Libertarian | J. J. Summerell | 2.4% | 8,471 | |
| Total Votes | 350,699 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
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2014
The 1st Congressional District of North Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent G.K. Butterfield (D) defeated Arthur Rich (R) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 73.4% | 154,333 | ||
| Republican | Arthur Rich | 26.6% | 55,990 | |
| Total Votes | 210,323 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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81.1% | 60,847 | ||
| Dan Whittacre | 18.9% | 14,147 | ||
| Total Votes | 74,994 | |||
| Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections |
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51.3% | 5,519 | ||
| Brent Shypulefski | 48.7% | 5,232 | ||
| Total Votes | 10,751 | |||
| Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections |
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2022 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This election was a battleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:
- California Controller election, 2022
- Colorado Treasurer election, 2022
- Nebraska State Board of Education election, 2022 (May 10 District 7 primary)
- Nevada gubernatorial election, 2022
- New York's 17th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Democratic primary)
See also
- North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)
- North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022
- United States House elections in North Carolina, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in North Carolina, 2022 (May 17 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2022
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2022
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2022
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2022
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WITN, "Senator Don Davis files for U.S. Congress," February 28, 2022
- ↑ Don Davis 2022 campaign website, "Message for NC Voters," accessed April 10, 2022
- ↑ Don Davis 2022 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed April 10, 2022
- ↑ U.S. News and World Report, "US Senate Hopeful Erica Smith Files Papers for House Switch," November 19, 2021
- ↑ Erica Smith 2022 campaign website, " Platform for Progress," accessed April 13, 2022
- ↑ Erica Smith 2022 campaign website, "Agriculture," accessed April 13, 2022
- ↑ Democracy for America, "Erica Smith," accessed April 13, 2022
- ↑ In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "June Primary Candidates," accessed March 27, 2016
- ↑ Candidates are listed by party and alphabetically within each party.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate_Listing_20160315," December 29, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate_Listing_20161108," accessed January 12, 2016
