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RepublicanRunning for NC-6 U.S. House · 2026

Addison McDowell

Addison Parker McDowell is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, McDowell was first elected in 2024.
Born 1994 · Whiteville, North Carolina , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-05

Addison McDowell is the Republican U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district, first elected in 2024. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 race and has raised approximately $1 million to fund his campaign. Political markets currently price his re-election chances at about 80%.

82%
Win probability
market-implied
$1.0M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mix

Who McDowell's money comes from.

C
46/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance2
1% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
46% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding80
20% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record

What McDowell did in office.

MeasureYearAction
Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026
Sponsored
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026
Sponsored
Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026
Sponsored
Recognizing the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encouraging all United States citiz
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026
Sponsored
MTS CYBER Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
2026
Sponsored
PRESS Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
2026
Sponsored
Protecting Children from Foreign Mutilation Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How McDowell votes

With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.

Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
McDowell
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
77
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 588 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
97%voted with Republicans · 3% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2025United States representative
since 2025
Public favorability
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-date

Who funds the campaign.

$1.0M
Raised
$735k
Spent
$278k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
1% small (<$200)53% large indiv.46% PAC
80% in-state · 20% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Race

The contest McDowell is running in.

NC · HOUSE · 2026likely r
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Live contract prices tied to McDowell and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.

Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Photo of Addison McDowellR
Republican · NC-6 U.S. House

Addison McDowell

Addison Parker McDowell is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, McDowell was first elected in 2024.

82%
Win prob
$1.0M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-05

Addison McDowell is the Republican U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district, first elected in 2024. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 race and has raised approximately $1 million to fund his campaign. Political markets currently price his re-election chances at about 80%.

Governing & voting record
Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Recognizing the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encouraging all United States citiz
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
MTS CYBER Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
PRESS Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Protecting Children from Foreign Mutilation Act
2025 · SPONSORED
Sponsored
Where they stand
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2025United States representative
since 2025
Public favorability
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard

Who McDowell's money comes from.

C
46/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance2
1% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
46% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding80
20% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How McDowell votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
McDowell
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
77
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 588 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
97%voted with Republicans · 3% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$1.0M
Raised
$735k
Spent
$278k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
1% small (<$200)53% large indiv.46% PAC
80% in-state · 20% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Race
NC · HOUSE · 2026likely r
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)