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Addison McDowell

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.51 · Conservative

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McDowell, the incumbent U.S. House member and former congressional aide, emphasizes border security and stopping drug smuggling. He supports protecting American jobs through trade policy and defends Second Amendment rights.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Addison McDowell was born in Whiteville, North Carolina in 1994. McDowell earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. His career experience includes working for Congressman (now US Senator) Ted Budd as a constituent liaison, and as a lobbyist for Blue Cross Blue Shield.[1][2][3][4]

Bachelor's:
University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Campaign money

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Campaign website

McDowell’s campaign website stated the following:

SECURING THE BORDER

We must secure the Southern Border and stop the flow of illegal drugs from flooding into our country. This isn’t just a talking point for Addison, it’s personal. His younger brother died of a fentanyl overdose, the same fentanyl entering our country daily due to Joe Biden’s failure at the border.

PROTECTING OUR JOBS

North Carolinians have all seen how a community can be decimated by the free-trade agenda pushed by previous Presidents, Democrat and Republican alike. That’s why Addison supports President Trump’s America First Agenda that protects and promotes American jobs.

DEFENDING THE 2ND AMENDMENT

Addison believes that the right to self-defense is a God-given, constitutional right of every law-abiding American. As an avid hunter and gun enthusiast, Addison will fight government overreach that aims to disrupt North Carolinians’ 2nd Amendment rights.[5]

—Addison McDowell’s campaign website (2024)[6]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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