It covers the Outer Banks and the counties adjacent to the Pamlico Sound.

The district is currently represented by Greg Murphy following a special election after the seat was left vacant following the passing of Walter B. Jones Jr. in February 2019.

In 2012, he was challenged by Frank Palombo, the former New Bern Police Chief, for the Republican Party nomination.

[4] The winner of the Republican primary then faced Marine Corps Veteran Erik Anderson in the general election.

[5] A special election to fill the vacancy caused by Jones's death was held on September 10, 2019.