Republican North Carolina state Sen. Bobby Hanig on Wednesday announced a campaign to oust Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) from office in the 2026 midterm elections .

Davis's seat in the 1st Congressional District is considered the most competitive House seat in the state, with the incumbent Democrat winning reelection last November by less than 2%.

Republicans have sought to capitalize on Democrats' vulnerabilities in the district, with Hanig 's campaign announcement this week coming after Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson launched a GOP bid for the seat in April, nearly a year before North Carolina holds the 2026 primary.

Hanig tied his campaign to President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda, touting his work on immigration reform, support for tax cuts, voter ID requirements, and Sec

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