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U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
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Addison McDowell

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Davie County
Campaign website
mcdowellfornc.com

U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th District, first elected in 2024, serving on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Budget committees. He previously worked on the staffs of then-Rep. Ted Budd and Rep. Richard Hudson.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored a bill to combat illegal robocalls from overseasIn office

    H.R. 6152, the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (House companion to a bill by Sens. Ted Budd and Peter Welch), passed the Energy and Commerce Committee 37-0.

    McDowell's Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act Passes Energy and Commerce Committee 37-0

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Addison McDowell · Sep 16, 2026 · mcdowell.house.gov

    “The legislation brings together experts from the federal government and private sector to identify and combat illegal robocalls originating overseas.”
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Housing

  • Led a letter easing home insurance rules on federal mortgagesIn office

    The letter, signed by more than 45 House Republicans, urged FHFA to again allow actual-cash-value homeowners policies on federally backed mortgages; FHFA later changed the guidance.

    McDowell's Leadership Drives Change at FHFA to Keep American Dream Within Reach of Millions

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Addison McDowell · Mar 18, 2026 · mcdowell.house.gov

    “We should be doing everything in our power to make homeownership attainable - especially in rural towns”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes a central bank digital currency

    Issues — Addison McDowell for Congress

    Campaign website · McDowell for Congress · mcdowellfornc.com

    “This means avoiding burdensome government regulation and opposing efforts to create central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Introduced a bill extending deadlines for rural broadband projectsIn office

    The Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act covers projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

    Rep. McDowell Introduces Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Addison McDowell · Jun 30, 2026 · mcdowell.house.gov

    “This legislation would extend expenditure deadlines for certain broadband infrastructure projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to vote against abortion and for pro-life legislation

    Issues — Addison McDowell for Congress

    Campaign website · McDowell for Congress · mcdowellfornc.com

    “I will vote 100% pro-life and will champion pro-life causes and legislation in Congress.”
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  • Co-introduced research and support for mental health after pregnancy lossIn office

    The Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026, introduced with Rep. Stephanie Bice.

    Congressman McDowell and Congresswoman Bice Introduce Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Addison McDowell · May 29, 2026 · mcdowell.house.gov

    “expanding federal research and mental health support services for women and families who experience pregnancy loss”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes tying federal election grants to state voter ID laws

    Issues — Addison McDowell for Congress

    Campaign website · McDowell for Congress · mcdowellfornc.com

    “States should only get federal grants if they require a voter ID to vote.”
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  • Co-introduced a bill requiring reports on intelligence agencies' AI useIn office

    The FISA AI Reporting Act, introduced with Rep. James Walkinshaw, covers AI use on data collected under Section 702.

    McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Addison McDowell · Sep 17, 2026 · mcdowell.house.gov

    “Congress has a responsibility to ensure these tools strengthen our national security while protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms that define our Nation.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Addison McDowell on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.

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