North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District (NC-2)
Last updated · 6 sources
Deborah Ross, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2021.
The district includes part of Wake County.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 766,292, a median household income of $92,505, and a median age of 36.5. Of residents 25 and older, 54% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd District · Democrat
2026 redistricting
North Carolina uses a new congressional map in 2026: Session Law 2025-95 (SB 249), enacted Oct 22, 2025.
The 2026 election for NC-2 uses the new map's NC-2; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Ross has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NC-2 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Ross (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,675,978 | $1,337,687 | Jun 30 |
| Brian McGinnis | Independent | $68,363 | -$13,363 | Jun 30 |
| Robert Bennett | Democratic | $529 | $0 | Dec 9 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 766,292
- Median household income
- $92,505
- Median age
- 36.5
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
North Carolina senators
Ted BuddU.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican
Thom TillisU.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026