Chuck Edwards — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina, 2026

Chuck Edwards supports enhanced border security and crackdowns on illegal immigration, having voted for the Stop Illegal Entry Act in 2026. He also advanced the Equal Representation Act, which aims to ensure only U.S. citizens are counted for congressional representation. Edwards states that "law and order" is central to border security and believes non-citizens dilute American representation.

“Representative Chuck Edwards believes that “law and order” is the issue at the center of border security and immigration. He believes that anyone who is here illegally is violating the law and that they are “here illegally and should be considered just that, illegal.” (Chuck Edwards, WLOS)”

Chuck Edwards voted against extending ACA tax credits, which he believes benefit high-income earners and insurance companies. However, he supported the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act to reduce premiums and costs for families in Western North Carolina, aiming to expand options and give families more control. Edwards advocates for restructuring the healthcare system through regulatory reform and enhanced transparency to incentivize more providers.

“I certainly believe that we should have a discussion as to how to handle those subsidies and how to best make health care affordable for folks in America. The program that is set to expire at the end of this year at a minimum needs some major reforms. For example, folks making $600,000 a year qualify for many of those subsidies. I don’t believe that the taxpayers should be bearing the cost of health care for someone making $600,000 a year or $400,000 a year." - Congressman Chuck Edwards, BPR, November 6, 2025”

Congressman Chuck Edwards voted to advance the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding packages. He supported investments in domestic energy production and voted to roll back burdensome regulations on farmers and reduce EPA spending. Edwards also voted Yea on the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, and the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act, emphasizing local community benefits and responsible federal spending.

““As the only North Carolina member of the Appropriations Committee, my focus is ensuring federal dollars are spent responsibly and directed where they make the greatest difference at home,” said Congressman Edwards. “This funding package delivers real results for Western North Carolina by strengthening public safety, investing in reliable water infrastructure, supporting Tribal communities and public lands, and advancing energy and economic priorities — all while keeping federal spending in check.” (Congressman Chuck Edwards, Press Release, January 12, 2026)”

Chuck Edwards voted in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 21), which requires healthcare practitioners to provide life-saving medical care to babies born alive after attempted abortions. He received a 100% score from FRC Action, an organization that supports anti-abortion legislation, reflecting his consistent voting record on conservative positions regarding abortion.

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Chuck Edwards voted Nay on the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act. He also joined the "Shall Not Be Infringed Act," which seeks to defund the ATF and federal gun safety programs, including mental health initiatives. Edwards states his position is based on the Second Amendment, asserting that "There is no right of any entity to control gun laws."

““There is no right of any entity to control gun laws,” he said at a pre-election forum in 2022. “It is guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States, ‘The right to bear arms shall not be infringed.’ It’s quite clear.””