Addison was raised in a Christian family in Davidson County. He attended the University of North Carolina-Charlotte on a Baptist scholarship, where he met his wife, Rachel, through the YoungLife Ministry. They live in Arcadia with their daughter.

Addison previously worked for current U.S. Senator Ted Budd as a constituent liaison.

Addison's campaign for U.S. Representative is his first entry into politics.

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The candidate's website says, "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."

Said, "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."

Supports prioritizing American jobs, endorsing Trump's America First Agenda, and criticizes past leaders for allowing job outsourcing, impacting local economies and labor in NC.

Supports prioritizing the allocation of jobs to American citizens and criticizes past leaders for allowing job outsourcing.

Said "the United States should be a leader in creating a forward-looking, pro-innovation crypto policy. This means avoiding burdensome government regulation and opposing efforts to create central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)."

- Said, "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."
- Supports prioritizing the allocation of jobs to American citizens and criticizes past leaders for allowing job outsourcing.
- Said "the United States should be a leader in creating a forward-looking, pro-innovation crypto policy. This means avoiding burdensome government regulation and opposing efforts to create central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)."

Economy

Said, "farmers are under attack from overburdensome federal regulations and radical environmental groups."

- Said, "farmers are under attack from overburdensome federal regulations and radical environmental groups."

Energy & the Environment

Opposes abortion, saying "I will protect life and also champion pro-family policies that will ease the burden of child-bearing for women and families."

- Opposes abortion, saying "I will protect life and also champion pro-family policies that will ease the burden of child-bearing for women and families."

Healthcare

Said "I will oppose all attempts to federalize elections."

Supports further requirements for voter ID laws, saying "States should only get federal grants if they require a voter ID to vote."

Said " We should also tighten restrictions on absentee voting, so that all votes are received by election day & signature verification is used to ensure voter fraud doesn’t occur."

- Said "I will oppose all attempts to federalize elections."
- Supports further requirements for voter ID laws, saying "States should only get federal grants if they require a voter ID to vote."
- Said " We should also tighten restrictions on absentee voting, so that all votes are received by election day & signature verification is used to ensure voter fraud doesn’t occur."

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Founded in 1994, Grass Roots North Carolina is an all-volunteer 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to preserving individual liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights with emphasis on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."

The candidate's website says, "The North Carolina Troopers Association ... is made up of more than 2500 active and retired NCSHP employees, with the mission to advance the principles of proper law enforcement and support the continuing betterment of criminal justice in the state of North Carolina and the United States of America."

Believes in securing the Southern border to prevent drug smuggling and save lives, as personal loss to Fentanyl underscores the deadly consequences of the current crisis.

The candidate's website says, "Luke took what he thought was a Xanax, but it was a pill laced with Fentanyl. And Addison’s younger brother died, triggering the notification chain of events every law enforcement officer and every parent dreads."

Supports strengthening border security and law enforcement to prevent illegal drug trafficking, motivated by personal loss to a fentanyl overdose, and aims to collaborate with Trump and Budd in Congress on these public safety issues.

The candidate's website says, "NCTA Had Previously Endorsed Castelli, Hines, and Walker but Believe McDowell is the Best Candidate for Law Enforcement for NC-06"

The candidate's website says, "Addison McDowell’s First TV Ad Tells Voters About Losing His Younger Brother to Fentanyl"

The candidate's website says, "2nd Amendment Champions Back McDowell As the Best Candidate to Defend Gun Rights"

The candidate's website says, "This is the second major law enforcement organization in NC to endorse McDowell for Congress... McDowell is also endorsed by the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association..."

The candidate's website says, "(Arcadia) – Grass Roots North Carolina (GRNC) today announced their support for Addison McDowell for Congress... GRNC joins other conservative leaders and law enforcement officers in their authentic support of McDowell... the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association, the North Carolina Troopers Association, and local conservative leaders across North Carolina."

Supports strong law enforcement; the North Carolina Troopers Association endorses Addison McDowell for Congress, recognizing his potential as a staunch advocate for public safety in the 6th District, over previously endorsed candidates.

Plans to combat violent crime and drug trafficking across the Southern border, attributing these issues to Joe Biden's policies, with Trump's endorsement highlighting his family's deep roots in Davidson County.

The candidate's website says, "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."

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."

Supports the 2nd Amendment vigorously, opposes Democrats' firearm regulations, appreciates GRNC's backing, and plans to collaborate with them against Congress's gun control efforts.

Believes in securing the Southern border to prevent drug trafficking and honor the sacrifice of state troopers, citing personal loss due to illegal opioids and opposing past administrations' border policies; endorsed by NCTA for Congress.

Believes in securing the Southern border to prevent drug trafficking.

- 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."
- Supports the 2nd Amendment vigorously, opposes Democrats' firearm regulations, appreciates GRNC's backing, and plans to collaborate with them against Congress's gun control efforts.
- Believes in securing the Southern border to prevent drug trafficking.

Public Safety

As of June 14, 2024, Addison McDowell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

The candidate's website says, "We must secure the Southern Border and stop the flow of illegal drugs from flooding into our country... due to Joe Biden’s failure at the border."

The candidate's website says, "McDowell Pledges to Pursue an America First Agenda and Help Secure the Southern Border"

Said, "I look forward to working with Ted Budd and President Trump to secure our Southern border and fight for the America First agenda."

The candidate's website says, "Addison McDowell knows first-hand the price paid for not shutting down the Obama/Biden open-borders policies... President Donald Trump and Ted Budd know Addison McDowell understands the mission and... McDowell will do whatever it takes to complete the mission."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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As of August 26, 2024, Kevin E. Hayes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kevin E. Hayes ran for the U.S. Senate in 2020, but did not win.

Wants to end the Federal Reserve and get spending under control.

Wants to end the Federal Reserve and have controlled spending.

Opposes high taxes and government regulations.

Promises to advocate for small businesses and "the average person."

- Wants to end the Federal Reserve and have controlled spending.
- Opposes high taxes and government regulations.
- Promises to advocate for small businesses and "the average person."

As of August 15, 2024, Kevin E. Hayes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes special interest influence in politics.

- Opposes special interest influence in politics.

Kevin E. Hayes

As of August 21, 2024, Kevin E. Hayes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kevin E. Hayes is a small business owner.

Believes the November election is crucial and plans to run against Addison McDowell (Republican).

Believes in sending an outsider to Washington to challenge the "uniparty" system.

- Your U.S. representative represents the interests of your district in the U.S. House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. North Carolina currently has 14 U.S. representatives.
- U.S. representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become federal law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain areas of policy, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the speaker of the house or majority/minority leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms and there are no term limits. U.S. representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.
-  Representatives must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for seven years, and an inhabitant of the state from which he or she is elected. 

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