SNOW HILL, N.C. — U.S. Rep. Don Davis announced he will run for reelection despite state lawmakers redrawing his district to lean more Republican , setting up what could be one of the most competitive congressional races in 2026.

Federal judges approved the new maps last week, allowing them to take effect for the 2026 election. The redistricting shifts counties between the state's first and third districts , moving District 1 significantly to the right and potentially drawing Davis out of his seat.

"We're super excited. There's so much momentum on the ground, and we're going to make this a people-centered campaign conversation," Davis said in an interview with WCNC Charlotte. "That's why I'm in this race to win."

Davis currently represents District 1, North Carolina's most competitive c

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