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David
Rouzer

Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District, first elected in 2014 and currently serving his sixth term.

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Background

David Rouzer is a Republican U.S. Representative serving North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. He was first elected to Congress in 2014 and is currently serving his sixth term. Before his congressional service, he served as a North Carolina state senator for Johnston and Wayne counties from 2009 to 2012. 169

Prior to his time in elected federal office, Rouzer worked as a legislative assistant and senior policy advisor for U.S. Senator Jesse Helms, advised U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole, served as assistant to the dean and director of commodity relations at NC State University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and held a senior-level appointment at USDA Rural Development beginning in 2005. He also ran a consulting and sales business primarily in agriculture. 9

Rouzer was raised in Durham, North Carolina, worked summers on his family's farm outside Four Oaks, and currently resides in Wilmington, NC, which serves as his listed hometown with the House Clerk. 69 He holds degrees in Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, and Chemistry from NC State University, and is a graduate of The Fund for American Studies. 9

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, North Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District
Website
davidrouzer.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    debate
    NC-07 candidate forum scheduled at UNCW; Rouzer attendance unconfirmed

    A candidate forum for NC-07 was scheduled for 6–8 p.m. at UNCW, hosted by WHQR, WECT, Port City Daily, and The Seahawk. Hardy and Abu-Ghazalah confirmed attendance; sources do not establish whether Rouzer attended.

    WHQR's 2026 General Elections Coverage · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 28
    news
    Rouzer welcomes $3 million FAA grant for Wilmington International Airport apron expansion

    Rouzer's office announced he welcomed a $3 million FAA grant for expansion of the aircraft apron at Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

    Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 16
    news
    House passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 priorities included

    Rouzer's office announced House passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, citing NC-07 priorities including Surf City beach nourishment, flood-reduction studies, White Lake infrastructure improvements, and a Cape Fear River study.

    House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Aug 19
    poll
    Poll shows Rouzer leading Hardy 45%–39% in NC-07

    A Public Policy Polling survey of 517 likely voters, sponsored by the Hardy campaign, showed Rouzer at 45%, Hardy at 39%, Libertarian Abu-Ghazalah at 3%, and 13% undecided (Aug. 19–20).

    NC-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jul 15
    news
    Rouzer Q2 FEC report shows $451,900 raised and $2.3M cash on hand

    Rouzer's second-quarter FEC filing reported $451,900 raised, $156,300 spent, and approximately $2.3 million cash on hand at quarter's end. About 46.1% of receipts came from individual donors.

    House Passes Water Resources Bill with Rouzer Priorities ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Mar 3
    filing
    Rouzer wins Republican primary with 80.5% over David Buzzard

    David Rouzer won the NC-07 Republican primary 80.5% to 19.5% over challenger David Buzzard, securing the GOP nomination for the general election.

    NC-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    The Chamber announced its endorsement of Rouzer for North Carolina's Seventh District. uschamber.com · Sep 1, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump posted: "David Rouzer has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" trumpstruth.org · Feb 16, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.99M
Spent
$1.12M
Cash on hand
$2.30M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NC07096(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] NC-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  3. [3] WHQR's 2026 General Elections Coverage(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  4. [4] House Passes Water Resources Bill with Rouzer Priorities ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  5. [5] House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  6. [6] Rouzer Announces $25.1 Million HUD Grant for Fayetteville’s Murchison Housing Corridor(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  7. [7] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. David Rouzer for North ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
  8. [8] Tax Update from Rep. Rouzer...(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2026
  9. [9] Rouzer Commends Decisive Action to Secure Peace and ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 28, 2026
  10. [10] Congressman Rouzer's Statement on President Trump's ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
  11. [11] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman David Rouzer is a terrific ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026
  12. [12] Latest from Rep. Rouzer... | U.S. Representative(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026
  13. [13] House Passes the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2025
  14. [14] Rouzer Statement on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act(opens in a new tab) May 11, 2023
  15. [15] Latest Update from Rep. Rouzer | U.S. Representative(opens in a new tab) Jun 28, 2022
  16. [16] House Democrats Abandon Bipartisanship, Ram Through ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2020
  17. [17] Education | U.S. Representative - David Rouzer(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
  18. [18] Energy | U.S. Representative - David Rouzer(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
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