Incumbent Democrat Don Davis secured victory in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026, with unofficial results showing approximately 50% of the vote against Republican Laurie Buckhout’s 47% and a Libertarian share near 3%. Buckhout conceded shortly after polls closed. Traders priced Davis at near-certainty following the clear margin in a rematch, even after Republican legislators redrew district lines in 2025 to add more favorable territory from the adjacent 3rd District. The race featured record outside spending exceeding $50 million, with both sides emphasizing rural economic issues, military communities, and agriculture. Final certification and any provisional ballot review remain the only procedural steps before market resolution.