NC 6th Congressional District 2024: Map, Representative & Key Voter Info

Table of Contents#

1. Overview of the NC 6th Congressional District
2. 2024 NC 6th District Boundary Map & Covered Areas
3. Current and Former Representatives for NC 6th District
4. District Demographics & Voter Profile
5. Top Policy Priorities for NC 6th District Constituents
6. How to Contact Your Representative & Access Constituent Services
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. References

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1. Overview of the NC 6th Congressional District#

The NC 6th is one of 14 U.S. House of Representatives districts serving North Carolina. Its boundaries have been revised multiple times since 2020 due to redistricting:

• 2020–2022: Covered all of Guilford County and parts of Forsyth County.
• 2022–2024: Covered all of Guilford and Rockingham counties, along with parts of Forsyth and Caswell counties, serving as a Democratic-leaning seat.
• 2024–present: Redrawn for the 2024 elections (and maintained for the 2026 cycle under N.C. Session Law 2025-95) to cover Davidson, Davie, and Rowan counties, along with parts of Cabarrus, Forsyth, and Guilford counties. This shifted the district to a strong Republican lean.

Under current lines, the district is rated a "Solid Republican" seat by the Cook Political Report with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+9.

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2. 2024 NC 6th District Boundary Map & Covered Areas#

You can verify if your address falls in the 6th District via the interactive official map linked in the References section. The current boundaries include:

Full counties covered:#

• Davidson County (cities: Lexington, Thomasville)
• Davie County (cities: Mocksville, Advance)
• Rowan County (cities: Salisbury, China Grove, and a portion of Kannapolis)

Partial counties covered:#

• Cabarrus County (including portions of Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg; the majority of the county lies in the 8th District)
• Forsyth County (including portions of Winston-Salem and Kernersville; the rest of the county lies in the 5th District)
• Guilford County (including High Point and portions of Greensboro; the rest of the county is split between the 5th and 9th Districts)

Redistricting Context:#

Following the 2023 redistricting, the 6th District shifted away from its previous footprint that covered all of Guilford County and parts of Rockingham, Forsyth, and Caswell counties. Rather than moving entirely out of the Piedmont Triad, the district was redrawn to split Guilford and Forsyth counties. While major portions of Greensboro and Winston-Salem are now represented by neighboring districts (such as the 5th and 9th), High Point and a portion of Greensboro remain in the 6th. The Charlotte-based 12th Congressional District, represented by Rep. Alma Adams (D), is located in Mecklenburg County and does not cover Guilford County.

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3. Current and Former Representatives for NC 6th District#

The representation of the district transitioned following the 2024 election cycle:

Former Representative (118th Congress, 2023 – 2025)#

The representative for the previous 6th District configuration was Kathy Manning (D), who was first elected in 2020. Manning chose not to seek re-election in 2024 after the district was redrawn to favor Republican candidates.

Current Representative (119th Congress, 2025 – 2027)#

The current representative for the NC 6th District is Addison McDowell (R), who assumed office on January 3, 2025. He won the 2024 general election with 69.2% of the vote, defeating Constitution Party nominee Kevin Hayes (the Democratic Party did not field a candidate in the general election).

• Background: McDowell is a former healthcare lobbyist and political aide who grew up in Lexington (Davidson County). He secured the endorsement of former President Donald Trump during the Republican primary in early 2024.
• Stated Policy Priorities: Border security, cutting federal spending to reduce inflation, protecting Second Amendment rights, restricting abortion access, and rolling back federal energy regulations.

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4. District Demographics & Voter Profile#

Per U.S. Census Bureau estimates and registration data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Total population: 794,243
• Racial breakdown: 62.5% White, 18.4% Black, 10.8% Hispanic/Latino, 3.6% Asian, and 4.7% identifying as two or more races or other groups.
• Median household income: $68,414, which is very close to the North Carolina statewide median.
• Voter registration: Approximately 42% Republican, 28% Democratic, and 30% unaffiliated.
• 2020 presidential vote (recalculated under current boundaries): Approximately 61.6% for Donald Trump and 37.2% for Joe Biden.
• Cook Partisan Voting Index (PVI): R+9, shifting it from a Democratic-leaning seat to a strong, solid Republican district.

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5. Top Policy Priorities for NC 6th District Constituents#

Local elected officials and constituent feedback have identified the following as the most pressing issues for the 6th District:

1. Economic development: Supporting the district’s manufacturing base (advanced manufacturing, textiles, automotive parts) and agricultural sectors, expanding career and technical education (CTE) programs in partnerships with local community colleges (like Davidson-Davie Community College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College), and fostering small business growth.
2. Rural healthcare access: Addressing primary care provider shortages in rural parts of Davie, Rowan, and Davidson counties, expanding telehealth services, and supporting critical access medical facilities.
3. Transportation infrastructure: Reducing congestion on key corridors like I-85 and I-40, upgrading secondary and rural road safety, and improving commuter transit connectivity between Salisbury, Lexington, High Point, and the wider Charlotte and Triad metro areas.
4. Veterans services: Improving access to healthcare and VA benefits for the district’s substantial veteran population.

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6. How to Contact Your Representative & Access Constituent Services#

Constituents can reach out to their representative for support with federal issues, including passport applications, VA benefit claims, Social Security disputes, IRS questions, and federal grant applications for local community organizations.

Representative Addison McDowell (R)

• Official Website: mcdowell.house.gov
• Washington, D.C. Office:
  • Address: 1032 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
  • Phone: (202) 225-3065
• High Point District Office:
  • Address: High Point, NC 27262 (visits by appointment only)
  • Phone: (336) 333-5005

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7. Frequently Asked Questions#

Q: I live in Greensboro or Guilford County; am I still in the 6th District?#

A: It depends on your specific address. Under the current map, Guilford County is split into three congressional districts (the 5th, 6th, and 9th). High Point and portions of Greensboro remain in the 6th District (represented by Rep. Addison McDowell), while other portions of Greensboro and Guilford County are represented by Rep. Virginia Foxx (5th District) or Rep. Richard Hudson (9th District). Note that Guilford County is not in the Charlotte-based 12th District. You can check your specific address on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website.

Q: When did Addison McDowell take office?#

A: Rep. Addison McDowell was sworn into office on January 3, 2025, at the start of the 119th U.S. Congress.

Q: Is the NC 6th District competitive for future elections?#

A: Under the boundaries used in 2024 and maintained for the 2026 elections, the district has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+9 and is rated "Solid Republican." It is not expected to be competitive in the 2026 election cycle.

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8. References#

1. North Carolina General Assembly Congressional District Maps: ncleg.gov/Redistricting
2. U.S. House of Representatives Member Directory: house.gov/representatives
3. Cook Political Report House Race Ratings: cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings
4. North Carolina State Board of Elections Results and Data: ncsbe.gov/results-data
5. U.S. Census Bureau Congressional District Demographic Files: census.gov/programs/decennial-census
6. Representative Addison McDowell Official House Website: mcdowell.house.gov