North Carolina's 5th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Alexander County
- Alleghany County
- Ashe County
- Caldwell County
- Guilford County
- Rockingham County
- Stokes County
- Surry County
- Watauga County
- Wilkes County
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Your representatives
Virginia Foxx
Republican
Representative since Jan 4, 2005
Raised $1,662,604 · Cash on hand $3,369,069 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Virginia Foxx voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia FoxxWinner | R | 175,279 | 63.15% |
| Kyle Parrish | D | 102,269 | 36.85% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia FoxxWinner | R | 257,843 | 66.93% |
| David Wilson Brown | D | 119,846 | 31.11% |
| Jeff Gregory | CON | 7,555 | 1.96% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 755,224 | 11,046,024 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 41.8 | 39.4 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $59,041 | $73,958 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 15.9% | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.2% | 37.1% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 8.4% | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 67.8% | 59.0% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 16.9% | 19.5% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 2.5% | 3.6% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 7.0% | 9.9% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 5.9% | 7.2% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗