U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District · North Carolina 2026 General Election

Cyril Jefferson

Democratic

Mayor of High Point; business owner · High Point

The gist

Pledges to protect Medicaid and Medicare and lower drug costs
Opposes new tariffs on imported furniture
Pledges higher teacher pay, affordable childcare and apprenticeships
Pledges federal money for roads, rail and broadband
Supports bipartisan immigration reform and border security
Supports federal affordable-housing aid and zoning modernization
Supports term limits and a congressional stock-trading ban

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Pledges to protect Medicaid and Medicare and lower drug costs
Issues — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“Cyril will protect Medicaid and Medicare, lower drug costs, and expand mental-health care”
Opposes new tariffs on imported furniture
Mayor Cyril Jefferson Opposes New Tariffs on Imported Furniture — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“These tariffs will raise prices, shrink our local workforce, and drive away global partners who have invested in High Point for decades”
Pledges higher teacher pay, affordable childcare and apprenticeships
Issues — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“Cyril will raise teacher pay, expand affordable childcare, and create debt-free career pathways through apprenticeships”
Pledges federal money for roads, rail and broadband
Issues — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“Cyril will bring federal dollars home to modernize roads, rail, and broadband, support small businesses and farmers, and boost housing supply”
Supports bipartisan immigration reform and border security
Issues — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“Cyril supports immigration reform and securing the border with smart, bipartisan measures”
Supports federal affordable-housing aid and zoning modernization
Cyril Jefferson Calls for Bold Action on Soaring Cost of Living — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“Expanding federal support for affordable housing, modernizing zoning laws, and protecting renters from skyrocketing rents and evictions.”
Supports term limits and a congressional stock-trading ban
Mayor Cyril Jefferson Joins "Take BAC Congress" to Advance Government Accountability Reforms — Cyril Jefferson for Congress
Campaign website · Cyril for Congress · cyrilforcongress.com
“you shouldn't be able to trade stocks off information you learn in office”

Addison McDowell

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative · Davie County

The gist

Pledges to vote against abortion and for pro-life legislation
Proposes tying federal election grants to state voter ID laws
Opposes a central bank digital currency
Co-introduced a bill requiring reports on intelligence agencies' AI useIn office
Sponsored a bill to combat illegal robocalls from overseasIn office
Introduced a bill extending deadlines for rural broadband projectsIn office
Co-introduced research and support for mental health after pregnancy lossIn office
Led a letter easing home insurance rules on federal mortgagesIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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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.”
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.”
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).”
Co-introduced a bill requiring reports on intelligence agencies' AI use
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.”
Sponsored a bill to combat illegal robocalls from overseas
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.”
Introduced a bill extending deadlines for rural broadband projects
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).”
Co-introduced research and support for mental health after pregnancy loss
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”
Led a letter easing home insurance rules on federal mortgages
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”