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
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Supports bipartisan immigration reform and border security
Addison McDowellRepublican
- Sponsored a bill to combat illegal robocalls from overseasIn office
Education
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Pledges higher teacher pay, affordable childcare and apprenticeships
Addison McDowellRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Supports federal affordable-housing aid and zoning modernization
Addison McDowellRepublican
- Led a letter easing home insurance rules on federal mortgagesIn office
Economy & jobs
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Opposes new tariffs on imported furniture
Addison McDowellRepublican
- Opposes a central bank digital currency
Roads & infrastructure
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Pledges federal money for roads, rail and broadband
Addison McDowellRepublican
- Introduced a bill extending deadlines for rural broadband projectsIn office
Health & human services
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Pledges to protect Medicaid and Medicare and lower drug costs
Addison McDowellRepublican
- Pledges to vote against abortion and for pro-life legislation
- Co-introduced research and support for mental health after pregnancy lossIn office
Government & transparency
Cyril JeffersonDemocratic
- Supports term limits and a congressional stock-trading ban
Addison McDowellRepublican
- Proposes tying federal election grants to state voter ID laws
- Co-introduced a bill requiring reports on intelligence agencies' AI useIn 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; 7 issues covered in this race.