Don Davis wins NC 1st Congressional District
Laurie Buckhout conceded defeat Wednesday in the race for the 1st District of North Carolina.
Buckhout was running to unseat Don Davis from the position. Late into Tuesday night, the race was too close to call and Buckhout said it was possible a recount may be in order.
However, several hours later, Buckhout called Davis to concede.
Thank you to the voters of North Carolina's First Congressional District. I've spent my life fighting for our country, fighting to defend our Constitution, and yes, fighting for extraordinary great Americans just like all of you! It was an honor and privilege to campaign to serve the people of Eastern North Carolina.
Don Davis ran a spirited campaign, and I congratulated him on his hard-fought victory earlier today. While Don and I have different visions, it is obvious to everyone he cares about this district.
We have to get our economy back on track and we have to secure our border. Congressman Davis said the same during this campaign and I hope he will work with the Trump Administration to help make this happen. The people of Eastern North Carolina deserve no less.
President Donald Trump has stood strong for working families and I am glad to know President Trump will once again be in the White House fighting hard for an American First Agenda that protects and promotes American jobs as the top priority.
This race was one of the most competitive districts in the US Congress. Davis was the incumbent, but North Carolina Republicans redrew maps before the election, giving themselves a better chance at taking the seat.
The contest between Davis and Buckhout attracted millions of dollars from both parties to either flip or maintain the district, which spans from Currituck County to a small portion of Granville County in the state's northeast.
The victory for Democrats helps the party hold out hope it can flip the majority in the US House of Representatives -- which would be one bright spot in an otherwise demoralizing election for the party.
"As a result of the enduring strength of our battle-tested incumbents, critical open seat holds in Virginia and Michigan, victories in Alabama and Louisiana and flipping four Republican-held seats in New York this year, the House remains very much in play," House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
