Who Is Running in North Carolina Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
David Rouzer
(Incumbent)Economy
HighDavid Rouzer supports free market principles and policies that incentivize investment and work to promote economic growth. He advocates for cutting wasteful spending and reducing burdensome regulations to champion small businesses, entrepreneurs, and farm families. Additionally, he supports reforming the agricultural guest worker program to decrease its costs and complexity.
Immigration
HighRepresentative David Rouzer opposes amnesty for individuals who have entered the country illegally, arguing that taxpayer benefits should not be available to them. He emphasizes securing borders with technological tools and manpower due to national security concerns. Rouzer advocates for replacing the current legal immigration system, which he views as flawed, with requirements for citizenship based on work or military service. He also supported the SAVE Act and the SAVE America Act, which aim to strengthen election integrity by ensuring only U.S. citizens vote.
Healthcare
HighDavid Rouzer opposes Obamacare and aims to replace it with a system emphasizing competition and transparency to foster affordable care. He co-founded the Congressional Primary Care Caucus and advocates for robust funding for Community Health Centers, believing in the importance of preventative and primary care. Rouzer asserts that healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and their doctors, free from government bureaucratic interference.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | David Rouzer |
|---|---|
| Economy | David Rouzer supports free market principles and policies that incentivize investment and work to promote economic growth. He advocates for cutting wasteful spending and reducing burdensome regulations to champion small businesses, entrepreneurs, and farm families. Additionally, he supports reforming the agricultural guest worker program to decrease its costs and complexity. High |
| Immigration | Representative David Rouzer opposes amnesty for individuals who have entered the country illegally, arguing that taxpayer benefits should not be available to them. He emphasizes securing borders with technological tools and manpower due to national security concerns. Rouzer advocates for replacing the current legal immigration system, which he views as flawed, with requirements for citizenship based on work or military service. He also supported the SAVE Act and the SAVE America Act, which aim to strengthen election integrity by ensuring only U.S. citizens vote. High |
| Healthcare | David Rouzer opposes Obamacare and aims to replace it with a system emphasizing competition and transparency to foster affordable care. He co-founded the Congressional Primary Care Caucus and advocates for robust funding for Community Health Centers, believing in the importance of preventative and primary care. Rouzer asserts that healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and their doctors, free from government bureaucratic interference. High |
| Climate & Energy | David Rouzer supports an all-of-the-above energy policy to achieve energy independence, with the goal of making the U.S. the top exporter of oil and natural gas. He views the Clean Water Act as exceeding its original intent, stating it "unnecessarily hampering our economy and private property rights." Representative Rouzer also supported H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act, to reform litigation challenges to permits. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Foreign Policy | David Rouzer advocates for a "Peace through Strength" foreign policy, emphasizing the need for a cutting-edge military and bolstered intelligence agencies to protect U.S. security both domestically and abroad. He believes in intervening militarily when national interests are threatened and supports Israel's right to self-defense. Rouzer also states the importance of securing borders, including with military forces, to counter national security threats and uphold U.S. sovereignty. High |
| Education | David Rouzer advocates for local control of education, believing decision-making should rest with parents, teachers, and principals rather than the federal government. He supports allowing states to determine what is best for local schools to ensure quality education. Rouzer also emphasizes the importance of supporting teachers, reducing their paperwork burdens, and encouraging the best individuals to enter the profession. High |
| Gun Policy | David Rouzer voted in favor of H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, on February 12, 2026. This bill aimed to modernize federal firearms laws, accounting for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. He also urged support for the ALERT Act on February 24, 2026. Medium |
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