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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
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Deborah K. Ross

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative; attorney
Lives in
Raleigh
Campaign website
deborahross.com

U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd District since 2021, a member of the Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees and a Chief Deputy Whip. A civil rights lawyer, she served more than ten years in the N.C. House.

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform that protects DreamersIn office

    Immigration — Congresswoman Deborah Ross

    Government record · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · ross.house.gov

    “Congress must enact comprehensive immigration reform that will meet North Carolina's urgent workforce needs, keep families together and communities safe, protect all Dreamers”
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  • Sponsored a bill keeping visa holders' children from aging outIn office

    The America's CHILDREN Act, for the children of long-term visa holders ("Documented Dreamers").

    Immigration — Congresswoman Deborah Ross

    Government record · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · ross.house.gov

    “My bipartisan, bicameral America's CHILDREN Act would protect these inspiring young people from aging out of the system when they turn 21”
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Education

  • Introduced bills to ease student loan debtIn office

    Education — Congresswoman Deborah Ross

    Government record · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · ross.house.gov

    “During my first term, I introduced several pieces of legislation to help alleviate the burden of student loan debt.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Secured a U.S. Patent Office outreach office at NC StateIn office

    Required by her Unleashing American Innovators Act, signed into law in 2022.

    Congresswoman Ross Secures New US Patent Office at NC State Centennial Campus

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · Aug 19, 2026 · ross.house.gov

    “I advocated for this new office because I know our region will continue driving our state and country to new heights.”
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Environment & parks

  • Opposes the administration's paid cancellations of offshore wind leasesIn office

    Spoke at a Capitol press conference on September 17, 2026 about Interior's cancellation of 12 offshore wind leases, two off North Carolina.

    Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · Sep 17, 2026 · ross.house.gov

    “President Trump and the Department of Energy put their political agenda ahead of North Carolina's economic and energy needs.”
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  • Co-introduced funding for research on ozone's warming effectsIn office

    The Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026, introduced with Rep. Valerie Foushee.

    Ross + Foushee Introduce Bill Advancing Science to Reduce Warming from Tropospheric Ozone

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · Sep 21, 2026 · ross.house.gov

    “The bill would fund a three-year, $10M per year scientific research program on the warming effects of tropospheric ozone.”
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  • Authored the law ending the Southeast offshore wind leasing moratoriumIn office

    Enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, per her House issues page.

    Clean Energy and Environment — Congresswoman Deborah Ross

    Government record · Office of Rep. Deborah Ross · ross.house.gov

    “My legislation to overturn the 10-year moratorium on offshore wind leasing off the coasts of North Carolina”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Deborah K. Ross on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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