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Deborah
K. Ross

Democratic U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd District, serving since 2021 and seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Deborah K. Ross is the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District, a Democrat who has served in Congress since January 2021 and began her third term on January 3, 2025. 116 She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, earned an A.B. from Brown University in 1985, and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990. 16

Before serving in Congress, Ross worked as a civil-rights lawyer and served as state director of the American Civil Liberties Union from 1994 to 2002, later moving into private practice on clean-energy matters. 15 She also served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013. 16

Ross and her husband reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. 1 She is the Democratic candidate for NC-2 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running for reelection. 23

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, North Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
Website
deborahross.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Nov 3
    news
    General election: Ross faces Republican Eugene Douglass in NC District 2

    Ross, the incumbent Democrat, is listed against Republican Eugene Douglass in North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District general election on November 3, 2026.

    Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Raleigh News & Observer publishes candidate comparison for NC District 2 race

    The Raleigh News & Observer published a candidate questionnaire and comparison for the NC District 2 race, identifying Ross alongside Republican challenger Eugene Douglass and Matthew Laszacs, focusing on where candidates stand on holding the Trump administration accountable.

    Raleigh lawmaker wants to hold Trump accountable. Where her challengers stand. · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    Ross, Morelle, and Foushee hold shadow hearing on NC election security in Raleigh

    Ross, Rep. Joe Morelle, and Rep. Valerie Foushee held a 'shadow hearing' on North Carolina election security and alleged interference, featuring Justice Allison Riggs. Ross stated: 'While the state legislature tries to rig the rules, this administration is trying to sow chaos and undermine confidence in our elections.'

    NEWS: Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    endorsement
    North Carolina AFL-CIO endorses Ross for U.S. House District 2

    The North Carolina AFL-CIO's endorsed-candidates list for the 2026 general election included Deborah Ross for U.S. House District 2.

    NC Union Endorsed Candidates for November 3rd General ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 24
    news
    Ross and Blunt Rochester introduce Medicare Surprise Premiums bill

    Ross and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester introduced legislation aimed at addressing unexpected Medicare premium increases for beneficiaries.

    Press Release: Deborah Ross, Lisa Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill on Medicare Surprise Premiums | Stock News · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 21
    news
    Ross and Foushee introduce Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026

    Ross and Rep. Valerie Foushee introduced the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026, which would fund three years of research at $10 million per year and direct the EPA to publish findings and policy recommendations on reducing ozone's harmful effects.

    Press Releases | Representative Deborah Ross · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 17
    news
    Ross criticizes Trump administration offshore wind buyouts

    Ross publicly criticized the Trump administration's offshore wind buyouts in a statement issued through her office.

    Deborah Ross Criticizes Trump Administration Offshore ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 17
    news
    Ross joins Pressley and Leger Fernández to introduce survivor relief fund bill

    Ross joined Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Teresa Leger Fernández in introducing legislation to create a survivor relief fund.

    Press Release: Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernández Introduce Bill to Create Survivor Relief Fund | Stock News · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 16
    news
    House passes Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, championed by Ross

    Ross announced House passage of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, a legislative development announced by her congressional office.

    Press Release: Deborah Ross Announces House Passage of Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | Stock News · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 4
    news
    North Carolina absentee voting begins for 2026 general election

    North Carolina county boards began sending absentee ballots to voters who had requested them, opening early voting in the race in which Ross is the incumbent candidate for District 2.

    Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Jul 15
    filing
    Ross Q2 FEC filing shows ~$252,900 raised and ~$1.3M cash on hand

    The most recent quarterly campaign-finance report available showed Ross raised approximately $252,900 during Q2 (through June 30) with about $1.3 million cash on hand. Cycle-to-date totals through June 30 were $1,675,978 raised, $1,075,801 spent, and $1,337,687 cash on hand.

    Deborah K. Ross — CivicGate · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • American Federation of Government Employees union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Indy Week newspaper
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; campaign update references an October 22, 2024 endorsement, not a newly dated 2026 announcement. deborahross.com
  • Brady Campaign organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • NASW PACE organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Amalgamated Transit Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Bold Democrats PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) in Action organization
    2026 endorsements page names Ross for U.S. House District 2; no specific announcement date shown. ncaatinaction.org
  • Human Rights Campaign PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • North Carolina Association of Educators union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Coalition to Stop Gun Violence organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Association of Flight Attendants union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • EMILY's List organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • National Organization for Women PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Communications Workers of America union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Everytown for Gun Safety organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • NewDems Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • UFCW Local 1208 union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Asian American Pacific Islanders of the North Carolina Democratic Party organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Moms Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate) organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • State Employees Association of North Carolina union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Alliance for Retired Americans organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • LCV Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • #VoteProChoice organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Southeastern Carpenters Regional Council union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • GIFFORDS organization
    Candidate page identifies Ross as endorsed for NC-02 in 2026; no announcement date stated. giffords.org
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • Sierra Club North Carolina organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual announcement date provided. deborahross.com
  • The News & Observer newspaper
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date shown for a 2026 endorsement. deborahross.com
  • NC State AFL-CIO union
    Campaign announcement dated June 12, 2026. deborahross.com · Jun 12, 2026
  • Equality NC organization
    Campaign update dated June 3, 2026. deborahross.com · Jun 3, 2026
  • Black Economic Alliance organization
    Campaign update dated April 30, 2026. deborahross.com · Apr 30, 2026
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Campaign update dated April 24, 2026. deborahross.com · Apr 24, 2026
  • Humane World Action Fund organization
    Formerly Humane Society Legislative Fund; announced endorsement on February 25, 2026. humaneaction.org · Feb 25, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.68M
Spent
$1.08M
Cash on hand
$1.34M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0NC02125(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] Raleigh lawmaker wants to hold Trump accountable. Where her challengers stand.(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  2. [2] Clean Energy and Environment | Representative Deborah Ross(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  3. [3] NEWS: Reps. Ross, Morelle, Foushee Hold Shadow Hearing on NC Election Security and Interference Featuring Justice Allison Riggs(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] Our 2026 Endorsements - NCAAT in Action(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  5. [5] NC Union Endorsed Candidates for November 3rd General ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  6. [6] Press Release: Deborah Ross, Lisa Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill on Medicare Surprise Premiums | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] Press Releases | Representative Deborah Ross(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  9. [9] Deborah K. Ross — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  10. [10] Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Deborah Ross Criticizes Trump Administration Offshore ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Press Release: Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernández Introduce Bill to Create Survivor Relief Fund | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  13. [13] Press Release: Deborah Ross Announces House Passage of Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  14. [14] Reps. Ross, Bera Introduce the SERVICE for America Act to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
  15. [15] Deborah Ross(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  16. [16] Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republicans' $73 Billion Handout for Trump’s War in Iran(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  17. [17] Deborah K. Ross, United States Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
  18. [18] Ross Votes for Historic Housing Package(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
  19. [19] Congresswoman Ross Votes Against GOP Voter Suppression Bill(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
  20. [20] Humane World Action Fund endorses Congresswoman Deborah ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 1, 2026
  21. [21] Congresswoman Ross Statement on GOP Crime Hearing | Press ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2025
  22. [22] Priorities - Deborah K. Ross(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2025
  23. [23] Congresswoman Ross Votes Against GOP Tax Scam | Press Releases(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
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