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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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North Carolina 1st District · House

Donald G. Davis (D)vsLaurie Buckhout (R)+1 other

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Jul 14, 2026

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213MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Donald G. Davis

Democrat· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 68.69%

Laurie Buckhout

Republican

Tom Bailey

Libertarian

War Chest (FEC)

Davis

$2.9M

Buckhout

$1.5M

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookLean R

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoLean R

Inside ElectionsIELean R

North Carolina house — Score 213 | Tip the Scale Blue