Incumbent
Virginia Foxx
IncumbentVirginia Foxx
NC-05 Republican nominee?
$730.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationNorth Carolina
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes and tax relief for families and small businesses, endorsing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a major overhaul to simplify the tax code and spur economic growth. Favors reducing federal spending, cutting waste, and moving toward a balanced budget while opposing large expansions in federal programs. Advocates lowering regulatory burdens to promote job creation and economic growth.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has voted in favor of full repeal; does not support Medicaid expansion in North Carolina and has backed measures to restrict federal funding for abortion-related providers.
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Immigration & Border
Virginia Foxx has supported tougher border security and enforcement measures and has criticized current asylum procedures, arguing for stricter limits on how asylum is claimed. Her roll-call votes align with Republican border-security legislation and she has publicly questioned asylum processes and advocated enforcement-oriented approaches.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes legal access to abortion and supports restricting or prohibiting abortion, including sponsoring and voting for federal measures that limit taxpayer funding for abortion and restrict providers. Has a long record of cosponsoring and voting for pro-life bills (e.g., Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, Born-Alive Protection measures) and has received pro-life organizational endorsements. Previously stated she would not make exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother in at least one public interview.
Climate & Energy
Supports an 'all-of-the-above' energy approach that includes fossil fuels and has voted for measures opposing carbon pricing and reductions in EPA greenhouse-gas regulation. Voting records and environmental scorecards show consistently low scores on pro-environmental/climate legislation. Positions emphasize energy development and oppose aggressive emissions regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections, has opposed federal expansions of background checks, and has cosponsored legislation to limit local gun restrictions; holds a generally pro-gun, law-enforcement–supporting stance.
News
Virginia Foxx is in the news as Republican challengers in North Carolina’s 5th congressional district argue the seat needs a new voice ahead of the upcoming primary. The recent coverage centers on the developing GOP nomination contest and the field of candidates competing in the district.
Fundraising
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