Robert Hanig
Robert Hanig (Republican Party) (also known as Bobby) is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Hanig (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Robert Hanig lives in Currituck County, North Carolina. Hanig served in the U.S. Army. His career experience includes owning and working as the president of The Pool Guy.[1][2]
2026 battleground election=
Ballotpedia identified the March 3 Republican primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Asa Buck (R), Laurie Buckhout (R), Robert Hanig (R), Eric Rouse (R), and Ashley-Nicole Russell (R) are running in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on March 3, 2026.
The election is taking place in the context of redistricting that changed the district's boundaries from those used in 2024. The Assembly's Christa Dutton said the new lines "[made] the 1st District, which now spans the northeast part of the state from the Virginia border to the coast, more conservative."[3] The winner will face incumbent Donald Davis (D), who is unopposed in the Democratic primary, in the general election.
Buck is the sheriff of Carteret County. He was first elected in 2006. Buck's campaign website said he had spoken to voters across the district and "has found that his litmus test of Conservatism works well in almost every question of what the Federal Government should do, or NOT do, for the people."[4]
Buckhout is a U.S. Army veteran, the founder of a consulting firm, and a former assistant national cyber director for policy in the second Trump administration. Buckhout was the Republican nominee in 2024, losing to Davis 50%–48% under the old district lines. Buckhout is running on her professional experience. Her campaign website says she has "extensive experience working with Federal and Congressional organizations on legal, budgetary and legislative matters."[5]
Hanig is a U.S. Army veteran and the owner and operator of a pool service company. Hanig was first elected to the North Carolina Senate in 2022 and also served in the North Carolina House of Representatives and on the Currituck County Commission. Hanig says he is running "to help make the system work for everyone...I'm America First and Constituent First with a record to prove it. I've been counted out, but I've never been outworked."[6]
Rouse owns and operates six businesses, including a construction firm and a drilling service. Rouse was first elected to the Lenoir County Commission in 2010. Rouse says he is running "to fight for you -- the hardworking folks across North Carolina who get up early, bust their tails, and just want to be left alone to raise their families."[7]
Russell is an attorney operating a family law practice. Russell's campaign website says she will "go to Washington as an outsider, not another career politician. She will fight alongside President Trump to drain the swamp, push for term limits, balance the budget, defend our constitutional rights, and rebuild an economy that finally puts American families first."[8]
If no candidate wins more than 30% of the vote, the second-place candidate may request that the top two finishers advance to a May 12 runoff.
As of February 2026, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the general election Lean Republican and Inside Elections rated it Tilt Republican.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee
- Appropriations on General Government and Information Technology Committee, Chair
- Education/Higher Education Committee
- Senate State and Local Government Committee, Chairs
- Senate Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee
- Appropriations on Education/Higher Education Committee
- Education/Higher Education Committee
- Pensions and Retirement and Aging Committee
- Senate State and Local Government Committee
2021-2022
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Education - Community Colleges Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Local Government Committee, Co-Chair
- Health Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Marine Resources and Aqua Culture Committee, Chair
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Education Committee
2019-2020
Hanig was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations on Education Committee
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Appropriations Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Health Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
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The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Incumbent Donald Davis and Tom Bailey are running in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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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.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1
Asa Buck, Laurie Buckhout, Robert Hanig, Eric Rouse, and Ashley-Nicole Russell are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on March 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandy Roberson (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.
Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Asa Buck | Republican Party | $248,160 | $14,863 | $233,297 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Laurie Buckhout | Republican Party | $2,022,326 | $27,598 | $2,021,032 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Robert Hanig | Republican Party | $306,906 | $72,764 | $234,142 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Eric Rouse | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Ashley-Nicole Russell | Republican Party | $201,740 | $6,810 | $194,930 | As of December 31, 2025 |
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Note: As of February 6, 2026, Eric Rouse (R) had not registered as a candidate with the Federal Election Commission.
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2024
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 1
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Susan Harman-Scott in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Hanig (R) | 57.2 | 62,805 |
 | Susan Harman-Scott (D) | 42.8 | 46,979 | |
| Total votes: 109,784 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Susan Harman-Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Hanig advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 1.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hanig in this election.
Pledges
Hanig signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 3
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Valerie Jordan in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 52.5 | 37,984 |
 | Valerie Jordan (D) | 47.5 | 34,320 | |
| Total votes: 72,304 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3
Valerie Jordan defeated incumbent Ernestine Bazemore in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Jordan | 59.7 | 13,644 |
 | Ernestine Bazemore | 40.3 | 9,229 | |
| Total votes: 22,873 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Hanig advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 3.
2020
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Tommy Fulcher in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 64.3 | 31,063 |
 | Tommy Fulcher (D) | 35.7 | 17,216 | |
| Total votes: 48,279 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tommy Fulcher advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Robert Hanig defeated Rob Rollason in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig | 70.8 | 6,148 |
| Rob Rollason | 29.2 | 2,540 | ||
| Total votes: 8,688 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Robert Hanig defeated Tess Judge in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig (R) | 55.0 | 18,573 |
 | Tess Judge (D) | 45.0 | 15,177 | |
| Total votes: 33,750 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Tess Judge advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on May 8, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6
Robert Hanig defeated incumbent Beverly Boswell in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Hanig | 53.0 | 3,626 |
 | Beverly Boswell | 47.0 | 3,212 | |
| Total votes: 6,838 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Hanig's campaign website stated the following:
America First Agenda
Bobby Hanig has been a consistent leader in North Carolina legislature advancing policies that align with President Trump’s America First vision. He has worked to protect our borders, strengthen the economy, defend constitutional freedoms and support our military families.
- Border Security & Public Safety – Hanig fought to ensure taxpayer benefits only go to legal citizens, required E-Verify for contractors, increased penalties for fentanyl crimes, and expanded tools to combat gangs, human trafficking, and violent offenders.
- Economic Growth & Tax Relief- In the legislature Hanig has championed major tax cuts – cutting income taxes, eliminating taxes on military pensions, and raising the standard deduction-while cutting red tape and wasteful spending to lower healthcare and energy costs.
- Energy & Jobs – Bobby Hanig voted against costly “Green New Deal” mandates, pushed for expanded use of nuclear and natural gas, and worked to attract new manufacturing jobs by cutting taxes and investing in workforce development.
- Defending Freedom – As a gunowner Hanig is a fierce advocate for the 2nd Amendment, he voted to expand conceal carry rights and ensured churches could not be closed during emergencies. Hanig also helped pass the Parental Bill of Rights, banned CRT in schools, and protected women’s sports.
- Military & National Defense: Bobby Hanig is an Army veteran and has always worked to find ways to protect North Carolina’s military bases, support military families, eliminate state taxes on military pensions, and block foreign adversaries like China from buying land near military bases.
- Faith, Family & American Values- Bobby Hanig sponsored antisemitism legislation and stood with Israel after the October 7th terrorist attack, enacted tougher penalties for rioting and looting, and has consistently backed policies that protect faith and family values.
- Election Integrity – Hanig has been a leading advocate for Voter ID, stronger ballot security, and ensuring only eligible citizens can vote.
Bobby Hanig’s record proves he is delivering on the America First agenda – not just talking about it. From securing our borders and cutting taxes, to defending freedom and supporting our military families, Bobby has consistently fought to put North Carolina families first. His work ensures a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for Northeastern North Carolina, our state, and our nation.
— Robert Hanig's campaign website (February 11, 2026)
Campaign ads
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from April 24 to December 13.
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2023
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In 2023, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the North Carolina State Legislature was in session from May 18 to July 1.
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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.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 through August 27.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House North Carolina District 1 |
Officeholder North Carolina State Senate District 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Bobby Otho Hanig," accessed September 8, 2022
- ↑ Bobby Hanig 2022 campaign website, "About," accessed March 15, 2023
- ↑ The Assembly, "This Competitive Race for U.S. House Could Be a Rematch," December 17, 2025
- ↑ Asa Buck campaign website, "Home page," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ Laurie Buckhout campaign website, "Meet Laurie," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ YouTube, "Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Bobby Hanig for Congress!" October 11, 2025
- ↑ YouTube, "GODS COUNTRY," October 16, 2025
- ↑ Ashley Nicole-Russell campaign website, "Home page," accessed February 9, 2026
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Norman Sanderson (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Ernestine Bazemore (D) |
North Carolina State Senate District 3 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Bob Brinson (R) |
| Preceded by Bob Steinburg (R) |
North Carolina State Senate District 1 2022-2023 |
Succeeded by Norman Sanderson (R) |
| Preceded by Beverly Boswell (R) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 2019-2022 |
Succeeded by Paul O'Neal (R) |
