GOTV Intel

Deborah K. Ross

U.S. Representative, North Carolina 2nd Congressional District · Democrat

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · North Carolina 2nd Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: NC State Board of Elections — 2026 general-election candidate list: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 · read Sep 20, 2026

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The District

What North Carolina 2nd Congressional District covers

Covers part of Wake County.

Map of North Carolina 2nd Congressional District with 156 precincts

156 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "S.L. 2025-95 Congress" (Senate Bill 249, ratified Oct 22, 2025 as Session Law 2025-95 (not subject to veto)); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a federal three-judge panel denied a request to block the districts (Nov 2025). Official file https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7667/0/SL%202025-95%20-%20Shapefile

Results

Certified results for North Carolina 2nd Congressional District

US House OF Representatives District 02

North Carolina General Election 11/05/2024 · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
Deborah K. RossDemocrat268,66266.3%
Alan D. SwainRepublican128,16431.6%
Michael DublinGreen8,6912.1%

Official certified results — NC State Board of Elections · NC State Board of Elections — official precinct results

US House OF Representatives District 02

North Carolina General Election 11/08/2022 · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Deborah K. RossDemocrat190,71464.7%
Christine E. VillaverdeRepublican104,15535.3%

Official certified results — NC State Board of Elections · NC State Board of Elections — official precinct results

US House OF Representatives District 02

North Carolina General Election 11/03/2020 · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Deborah K. RossDemocrat311,88763.0%
Alan D. SwainRepublican172,54434.8%
Jeff MatemuLibertarian10,9142.2%

Official certified results — NC State Board of Elections · NC State Board of Elections — official precinct results

Key Votes

The record

  • H.Con.Res. 93: War Powers Resolution — Iran (Sept. 15, 2026) — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 220–204 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 213–0; I: 0–1; R: 7–203 · Roll call 307, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Sep 15, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 216–212 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–205; I: 1–0; R: 209–7 · Roll call 278, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 86: War Powers Resolution — Iran (June 3, 2026) — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 215–208 (7 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; I: 0–1; R: 4–207 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act (farm bill) — voted No

    On Passage · tally 224–200 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 14–197; I: 1–0; R: 209–3 · Roll call 154, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 221–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–209; R: 217–0 · Roll call 87, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (concur in Senate amendments) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (1 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 21–193; R: 196–21 · Roll call 53, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House passage) — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 341–88 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 149–64; R: 192–24 · Roll call 45, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted Yes

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; R: 216–1 · Roll call 289, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
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  • H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ends shutdown; concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–207; R: 216–2 · Roll call 285, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3838: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 — voted No

    On Passage · tally 231–196 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 17–192; R: 214–4 · Roll call 262, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3633: CLARITY Act (digital asset market structure) — voted No

    On Passage · tally 294–134 (4 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 78–134; R: 216–0 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final, concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 218–2 · Roll call 190, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 214–212 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–208; R: 214–4 · Roll call 168, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 215–214 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 215–2 · Roll call 145, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.J.Res. 88: Disapproval of EPA waiver for California vehicle emission standards — voted No

    On Passage · tally 246–164 (22 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 35–164; R: 211–0 · Roll call 114, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 1, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 14: FY2025 budget resolution (concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 216–2 · Roll call 100, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 22: SAVE Act (proof of citizenship to register) — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 220–208 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–208; R: 216–0 · Roll call 102, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 217–213 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 1–212; R: 216–1 · Roll call 70, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act — voted YesBroke with party

    On Passage · tally 312–108 (13 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 98–107; R: 214–1 · Roll call 33, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Feb 6, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • S. 5: Laken Riley Act (final passage) — voted No

    On Passage · tally 263–156 (14 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 46–156; R: 217–0 · Roll call 23, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 218–206 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 2–206; R: 216–0 · Roll call 12, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 243–140 (50 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 45–140; R: 198–0 · Roll call 7, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 9, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 264–159 (11 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 48–159; R: 216–0 · Roll call 6, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Election of the Speaker (Jan. 3, 2025) — voted for Jeffries

    Election of the Speaker · tally Johnson (LA) 218 Jeffries 215 Emmer 1 · Johnson (LA) · Roll call 2, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)

    Score -0.3890 over 571 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.

    OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$1,695,176cycle to date through Jun 30
Cash on Hand
$1,337,687cycle to date through Jun 30
Spent
$1,129,212cycle to date through Jun 30
Debts Owed
$9,555cycle to date through Jun 30
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • Strathdee Group$103,020.64
  • Sb Digital Inc$64,207.50
  • Ngp Van Inc$42,792.78
  • Acuity Politics Llc$40,164.20
  • Barefoot Press Inc$6,823.28

Campaign finance — Deborah Ross For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance — Deborah Ross For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

    Raised $1,695,175.80 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,129,212.09 · cash on hand $1,337,686.54 · debts owed by the committee $9,555.49 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $972,680.63 (57%); PACs and other political committees $690,689.67 (41%); Party committees $3,612.99 (0%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $28,192.51 (2%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $111,370.28; fundraising $103,020.64; staff, contractors and reimbursements $68,945.15; compliance and treasurer $40,164.20; other $19,137.58; direct mail $6,823.28.

    Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Stock trades — periodic transaction reports 2024–2026

    1 periodic transaction report filed with the House Clerk, 2024–2026; 1 transaction transcribed from 1 electronic report.

    May 5, 2024 · Official · U.S. House Clerk

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Deborah

  • Google/YouTube ads — DEBORAH ROSS FOR CONGRESS (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (DEBORAH ROSS FOR CONGRESS). No ads in the 2026 cycle; 3 ads Jun 2022–Nov 2024 during the 2024 cycle, $39,500–$50,000 (Google creative spend ranges; 2 video, 1 text); 5 ads Feb–Nov 2020 during the 2020 cycle, $20,800–$26,200 (Google creative spend ranges; 4 text, 1 video). Earlier-cycle ads are not included in 2026 totals.

    Nov 5, 2024 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“I've spent my entire career improving the quality of life in our community — and throughout North Carolina. Today, as Congresswoman for North Carolina's Second District, I'm focused on the fight for fairness, equality, and progress. Let's do this together.”
Campaign site homepage statementSep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate campaign site · source
“NC State and the Research Triangle continue to lead our nation's innovation ecosystem Every day researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions are pushing the bounds of science, biotechnology, medicine, advanced manufacturing, and so much more. It is only fitting that USPTO is establishing one of four Community Outreach Offices here in North Carolina. I advocated for this new office because I know our region will continue driving our state and country to new heights. I look forward to seeing the innovations and discoveries that will come from this crucial investment in the Research Triangle.”
Congresswoman Ross Secures New US Patent Office at NC State Centennial CampusAug 19, 2026 · Official · Official press release, ross.house.gov · source
“Reopening the facility under The GEO Group's ownership as an ICE detention center raises legitimate concerns that the same poor conditions could persist. I am especially concerned given your agencies' recent practices of detaining and mistreating legal residents and even U.S. citizens”
Ross Calls on DHS, ICE to Abandon Plans for Eastern NC Immigration DetentionAug 5, 2026 · Official · Official press release, ross.house.gov · source
“When a veteran is ready to seek treatment for opioid use disorder, a long drive, a months-long waiting list, or a lack of nearby specialists should never stand in their way More than 300,000 veterans in North Carolina live in rural areas where accessing care can be especially difficult. The VA has already demonstrated that telehealth can help veterans begin and remain in opioid treatment. My legislation builds on that success by ensuring veterans and their families can access the care they need – no matter their zip code.”
Ross, Miller, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Virtual Opioid Treatment for VeteransJul 30, 2026 · Official · Official press release, ross.house.gov · source
“The annual defense authorization should be a bipartisan opportunity to strengthen our national security and support North Carolina servicemembers, veterans, and their families Instead, House Republicans turned this year's defense bill into yet another vehicle for their partisan agenda.”
Congresswoman Ross Statement on House Republicans' Partisan NDAAJul 22, 2026 · Official · Official press release, ross.house.gov · source

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign website and social accounts

    Campaign site: https://deborahross.com; facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepDeborahRoss/; instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repdeborahross/

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate's own channels · source

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook, Instagram

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for North Carolina 2nd Congressional District

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for U.S. Representative, NC-02 — Democratic

    Listed as “Deborah K. Ross”, Democratic. Other candidates in the race: Eugene F. Douglass (Republican); Matthew Laszacs (Libertarian).

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · State election authority (certified candidate list) · source

  • U.S. Representative · NC-02

    Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · NC State Board of Elections

  • Sponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc.

    Seward, AK, Utqiagvik, AK, 8/23/2026 to 8/28/2026. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Aug 23, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute

    France, Belgium, 6/14/2026 to 6/18/2026. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Jun 14, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc. and the Commonwealth Fund

    New York, NY, 6/5/2026 to 6/7/2026. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Jun 5, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc. and Rockefeller Foundation

    Italy, 4/21/2025 to 4/27/2025. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Apr 21, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc., and Carnegie Corporation of New York

    Ireland, United Kingdom, 8/10/2024 to 8/16/2024. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Aug 10, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Council on Foreign Relations and the Rodel Institute

    New York, NY, 7/12/2024 to 7/14/2024. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Jul 12, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — United States Association of Former Members of Congress and the Korea Society

    South Korea, 3/23/2024 to 3/29/2024. Amendment filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Mar 23, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — United States Association of Former Members of Congress and the Korea Society

    South Korea, 3/23/2024 to 3/29/2024. Original filing, filed by Deborah K. Ross.

    Mar 23, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc., Breakthrough Energy Foundation, and Climate Imperative

    Norway, 8/26/2023 to 9/2/2023. Original filing, filed by Deborah Ross.

    Aug 26, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc., Democracy Fund, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund

    Reykjavik, Iceland, 8/29/2022 to 9/3/2022. Original filing, filed by Deborah Ross.

    Aug 29, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — United States Association of Former Members of Congress and Sasakawa Peace Foundation

    Kyoto, Japan, Tokyo, Japan, 5/28/2022 to 6/4/2022. Original filing, filed by Deborah Ross.

    May 28, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Not on file for Deborah yet: In the News, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_v8wja5n66.

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