Addison P. McDowell

In the 2024 House race for NC-6, Addison McDowell (R) defeated Kevin Eugene Hayes (C) 69.2% to 30.8%. Addison McDowell received 233,303 votes compared to 104,017 for Kevin Eugene Hayes, a dominant 38.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This race flipped the seat from Democrat to Republican. Kathy Manning (D) held the seat previously but either retired or lost in a primary. Party flips at the seat level are relatively rare and often signal shifting district dynamics. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.