Addison Mcdowell — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina, 2026

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.

“I cannot imagine why Hakeem Jeffries doesn’t want voter ID, why Hakeem Jeffries doesn’t want to kick illegals off of our voter rolls. There’s only one explanation for that, and the Democrats need to answer that," Rep. Addison McDowell, R-N.C., stated in remarks highlighted on social media and reported by VINnews on February 4, 2026.”

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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.

“McDowell states on his campaign website, “Every life, born or unborn, is a precious gift from God. I will vote 100% pro-life and will champion pro-life causes and legislation in Congress.””

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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.

“I believe that the right to self-defense is a God-given, constitutional right of every law-abiding American. As an avid hunter and gun enthusiast, I will fight government overreach that aims to disrupt North Carolinians’ 2nd Amendment rights. (Addison McDowell, McDowell for Congress website)”