U.S. Representative
David Rouzer
North Carolina District 7
RepublicanConservative
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 other#4 defense
77
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
0.57Conservative
Representative David Rouzer holds conservative positions that place him slightly to the right of the average Republican in the House. His voting record reflects traditional conservative priorities, particularly on defense and fiscal matters, with a NOMINATE score of 0.566 indicating consistent alignment with conservative policy positions.
LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg
Near the average for Republicans (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
77
total votes analyzed
Overview
David Rouzer represents North Carolina in the U.S. House as a Republican member with a solidly conservative voting record. His legislative activity spans multiple policy areas, with particular engagement on healthcare-related votes, where he has cast 49 votes with a 59% approval rate on measures brought before him. On defense matters, Rouzer has demonstrated strong support, voting in favor of all six defense-related measures in his recorded votes. His approach to budget issues shows more selective support, with a 44% approval rate on budget-related legislation, suggesting he weighs fiscal measures individually rather than supporting all spending or budget proposals. Rouzer's voting pattern on agriculture shows a 33% approval rate, which may reflect specific policy considerations given North Carolina's significant agricultural sector. His votes on procedural matters, including multiple votes on ordering the previous question, indicate active participation in House floor procedures and party coordination.
Key Positions
- •Consistent support for defense and military-related legislation
- •Selective approach to budget and spending measures
- •Active participation in healthcare policy debates
- •Support for Social Security-related measures based on limited recorded votes
- •Engagement with agricultural policy affecting his district
By Policy Area
Healthcare49
59% yea41% nay
Budget & Spending9
44% yea56% nay
Other7
71% yea29% nay
Defense6
100% yea0% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $12.9M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$781K
39%
PAC / Committees$1.2M
61%
Party Committee$250
0%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$774K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$7K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$8K · 1%
$200 – 499
$17K · 2%
$500 – 999
$50K · 6%
$1,000 – 1,999
$232K · 30%
$2,000+
$473K · 61%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (NC)$444K · 57%
Out-of-state$330K · 43%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
NC
$444K
VA
$86K
FL
$50K
DC
$34K
CA
$29K
NY
$23K
MD
$15K
CT
$14K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
RETIRED$104K
SELF-EMPLOYED$72K
HOMEMAKER$16K
ROUTE 66 SHOOTING SPORTS PARK$14K
NOT EMPLOYED$11K
PEPPER CONTRACTING SERVICES INC$11K
INDIAN TRIBE$9K
COASTAL KIA$8K
CASSIDY AND ASSOCIATES$8K
ALG SENIOR$7K
RICCOBENE ASSOCIATES$7K
CLEARPATH FOUNDATION$7K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$620K
Contributions
$286K
Administrative
$99K
Travel
$45K
Advertising
$38K
Refunds
$17K
Materials
$15K
Fundraising
$3K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$247K
NRCC
2.$206K
REPUBLIC STRATEGIES
3.$91K
REID POLITICAL CONSULTING, LLC
4.$88K
FIRST CITIZENS BANK CARD SERVICES
5.$87K
WATERS, SARAH B
6.$42K
CM&CO, LLC
7.$26K
ARENA LLC
8.$25K
CAPITOL HILL CLUB
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$708K
Operating Offsets
$111.65
Net Operating
$707K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$3K
Committee Refunds
$15K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$489K
Opposing
$3.7M
Total Outside Spending
$4.2M
Top Outside Spenders
01
$3.3MDEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
-$3.3M
02
$417KNATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
+$417K
03
$394KHOUSE MAJORITY PAC
-$394K
04
$59KYG NETWORK INC.
+$59K
05
$10KINDIVISIBLE PROJECT INC.
-$10K
06
$6KNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND
+$6K
07
$4KINDEPENDENT WOMEN'S VOICE
+$4K
08
$3KGRASS ROOTS NORTH CAROLINA/FORUM FOR FIREARMS EDUC POL VICTORY FUND
+$3K
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H2NC07096Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
76 votes across 8 categories