Who Is Running in North Carolina Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Valerie Foushee
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongresswoman Valerie Foushee supports AI workforce development, co-chairing a commission and introducing bipartisan legislation to expand AI education and research. She secured over $21 million for affordable housing, transportation, and water improvement projects in her district. Her campaign priorities include affordability for consumer staples, a progressive tax system, and retirement security, aiming to protect jobs in the age of AI and foster a robust economy with good-paying local jobs.
Immigration
HighValerie Foushee cosponsored the Melt ICE Act to defund and dismantle Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, advocating for funds to be redirected to community services. She voted against increasing DHS funding and introduced the PROTECT Immigration Act to limit local police cooperation with ICE. Foushee supports comprehensive immigration reform, including easing the pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and Dreamers, updating visa structures, and ending family separations, citing the need to treat immigrants with dignity.
Healthcare
HighValerie Foushee advocates for affordable, high-quality healthcare as a right, supporting Medicare for All and a single-payer system. She voted against H.R. 5371, a Republican Continuing Resolution (November 12, 2025), citing its failure to address rising healthcare costs. She also cosponsored the Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026, which expands mental health services via Medicaid for individuals transitioning from incarceration.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Valerie Foushee |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congresswoman Valerie Foushee supports AI workforce development, co-chairing a commission and introducing bipartisan legislation to expand AI education and research. She secured over $21 million for affordable housing, transportation, and water improvement projects in her district. Her campaign priorities include affordability for consumer staples, a progressive tax system, and retirement security, aiming to protect jobs in the age of AI and foster a robust economy with good-paying local jobs. High |
| Immigration | Valerie Foushee cosponsored the Melt ICE Act to defund and dismantle Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, advocating for funds to be redirected to community services. She voted against increasing DHS funding and introduced the PROTECT Immigration Act to limit local police cooperation with ICE. Foushee supports comprehensive immigration reform, including easing the pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and Dreamers, updating visa structures, and ending family separations, citing the need to treat immigrants with dignity. High |
| Healthcare | Valerie Foushee advocates for affordable, high-quality healthcare as a right, supporting Medicare for All and a single-payer system. She voted against H.R. 5371, a Republican Continuing Resolution (November 12, 2025), citing its failure to address rising healthcare costs. She also cosponsored the Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026, which expands mental health services via Medicaid for individuals transitioning from incarceration. High |
| Climate & Energy | Valerie Foushee advocates for climate action and environmental justice, emphasizing renewable energy and protecting the environment for future generations. She has a 96% lifetime score from North Carolina LCV and supports the Green New Deal. In the legislature, she introduced legislation to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050 and sponsored the Cool Roof Rebate Act and Impact Act climate legislation to address heat risks and protect the planet. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Valerie Foushee supports reproductive rights, viewing them as human rights. As a state senator, she sponsored legislation to remove barriers to abortion access in North Carolina. In Congress, she is advocating for the passage of legislation to codify Roe v. Wade, aiming to prevent state legislatures from enacting restrictive abortion laws. She also supports legislation to protect access to contraceptives. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Valerie Foushee voted against the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, citing inadequate support for servicemembers, concerns about excessive military spending, and restrictions on healthcare for transgender servicemembers. She opposes AIPAC funding and has not accepted it since 2024, co-sponsoring "Block the Bombs" legislation to deny offensive weapon sales to Israel. Additionally, she introduced the Military Family Diaper Partnership Act to support military families. High |
| Education | Valerie Foushee champions education, introducing legislation such as H.R. 7327, the Empowering Young Readers Act, to fund early childhood literacy, and the Prison Libraries Act to expand educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. She also co-sponsored the Department of Education Protection Act and introduced the College Thriving Act to support higher education. Foushee advocates for stable federal funding for schools, emphasizing adequate resources and compensation for teachers, and affordable college education. High |
| Gun Policy | Valerie Foushee introduced the National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025, aiming to establish a coordinated national program for research into the causes, consequences, and prevention of gun-related injuries and deaths. As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, she believes the federal government must respond to the epidemic of gun violence to save lives and protect communities. She supports using data and research to create actionable, life-saving policies. High |
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