Federal
U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Public safety
Cynthia (Cinde) WirthDemocratic
- Supports expanding firearm background checks and gun-safety programs
- Supports abolishing ICE and due process for immigrants
- Supports a strong FEMA for flood and disaster recovery
Jefferson ShreveRepublican
- Introduced the VERIFY Act to speed immigration-status checksIn office
- Co-sponsored national concealed-carry reciprocity legislationIn office
Housing
Cynthia (Cinde) WirthDemocratic
- Supports restoring federal incentives to build affordable housing
Jefferson ShreveRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Cynthia (Cinde) WirthDemocratic
- Supports rolling back tariffs on trading partners
Jefferson ShreveRepublican
- Co-introduced a House-passed bill speeding mining permitsIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Cynthia (Cinde) WirthDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jefferson ShreveRepublican
- Secured highway-bill provisions speeding road and bridge reviewsIn office
- Secured committee approval for $45 million in district projectsIn office
Health & human services
Cynthia (Cinde) WirthDemocratic
- Supports a single-payer health care system
Jefferson ShreveRepublican
- Co-sponsored a bill to defund Planned ParenthoodIn office
Government & transparency
Cynthia (Cinde) WirthDemocratic
- Supports restoring checks and balances among the three branches
Jefferson ShreveRepublican
- Introduced a bill ending U.S. funding for UNIFIL in LebanonIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.