Who is running in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District in 2026?

The confirmed candidates for North Carolina 6th Congressional District in 2026 include: Addison Mcdowell (R).

When is the North Carolina 6th Congressional District election in 2026?

The North Carolina 6th District election is part of the November 2026 Midterm Elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Is the North Carolina 6th Congressional District race competitive in 2026?

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Who Is Running in North Carolina Congressional District 6th in 2026?

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Addison Mcdowell

(Incumbent)

R·Republican

Economy

High

Research pending more substantial sources.

Immigration

High

Addison McDowell advocates for stricter immigration controls, including capping parole entries and closing "side doors" to prevent individuals from bypassing borders. He sponsored the Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act. He supports the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to ensure only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections. McDowell also emphasizes securing the Southern Border to stop illegal drug flow and supports a path to legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who contribute to their communities.

Healthcare

Low

Research pending more substantial sources.

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Democratic Candidate

D · Democratic

No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.

Issue	Addison Mcdowell
Economy	Research pending more substantial sources. High
Immigration	Addison McDowell advocates for stricter immigration controls, including capping parole entries and closing "side doors" to prevent individuals from bypassing borders. He sponsored the Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act. He supports the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to ensure only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections. McDowell also emphasizes securing the Southern Border to stop illegal drug flow and supports a path to legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who contribute to their communities. High
Healthcare	Research pending more substantial sources. Low
Climate & Energy	Research pending more substantial sources. Low
Abortion & Reproductive Rights	Addison McDowell believes that every life, born or unborn, is a precious gift from God. He has stated his commitment to vote 100% pro-life and champion pro-life causes and legislation in Congress. When asked about supporting a complete abortion ban, he affirmed his pro-life stance, indicating that this position will guide his votes. High
Foreign Policy	Research pending more substantial sources. Low
Education	Research pending more substantial sources. Low
Gun Policy	Addison McDowell states that the right to self-defense is a God-given, constitutional right for every law-abiding American. As an avid hunter and gun enthusiast, he pledges to actively oppose government overreach that aims to restrict North Carolinians’ Second Amendment rights. He emphasizes his commitment to defending these rights. High

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