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I grew up in the Yadkin Valley on the same family land my roots h","detail":"Got Here: Thanks for checking in on the campaign. I’m running to represent you , so it’s only fair that I tell you a bit about myself. I grew up in the Yadkin Valley on the same family land my roots have occupied for over six generations. My grandfathers taught me the dignity of good, local jobs that allowed families to build a future, while my grandmothers - both entrepreneurs - showed me the value of community, hard work, and stepping forward with courage. Those lessons have guided me throughout my life. My early career in law enforcement taught me that trust is earned through","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/about","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"doing the rigging out loud. And the pillars that once made our country strong - public education, healthcare, small businesses and local companies, worker’s rights, and the full protections of our Con","detail":"doing the rigging out loud. And the pillars that once made our country strong - public education, healthcare, small businesses and local companies, worker’s rights, and the full protections of our Constitution - have been worn down so badly they’re barely recognizable. This is not about left versus right. It is about right versus wrong; the top versus the rest of us. I am not running just to send Pat Harrigan back to his lake house; I am running to take the fight to those who sold us out to the billionaires who bankroll them, on both sides of the aisle. We do not have to settle for lies,","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"End Exploitation of Immigrant Labor: Enforce wage, safety, and labor laws so employers cannot use immigration status to underpay or abuse workers. Penalize employers who use undocumented labor to driv","detail":"End Exploitation of Immigrant Labor: Enforce wage, safety, and labor laws so employers cannot use immigration status to underpay or abuse workers. Penalize employers who use undocumented labor to drive down wages. Require Fair Tax Contribution from All Workers: Ensure all workers are registered, documented, and paying payroll and income taxes so no one is working off the books. Modernize employment verification to ensure legal hiring while preventing discrimination and abuse. Focus Law Enforcement on Real Threats: Prioritize the investigation and prosecution of violent crime, trafficking,","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"National Security: Use smart energy policy to reduce household bills and cut reliance on foreign energy sources. Repair and Expand Transportation Networks: Repair and expand highways and bridges, whil","detail":"National Security: Use smart energy policy to reduce household bills and cut reliance on foreign energy sources. Repair and Expand Transportation Networks: Repair and expand highways and bridges, while also expanding rail and bus systems to bolster public transit and regional mobility. Improve Flood Control and Water Infrastructure: Upgrade dams, levees, and drainage systems to protect communities and farmland. Rehabilitate Public Parks and Lands: Restore public lands and parks for conservation, tourism, and community benefit. Immigration Reform, Fairness, & Public Safety Create Clear,","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"needs of veterans through a state-of-the-art healthcare system and community health network. End Veteran Healthcare Delays and Denials: Eliminate bureaucratic barriers that prevent veterans from recei","detail":"needs of veterans through a state-of-the-art healthcare system and community health network. End Veteran Healthcare Delays and Denials: Eliminate bureaucratic barriers that prevent veterans from receiving timely care and full-benefits. No more needing to contact a member of Congress’ office to get an appointment at the VA for your family member. Stop Trying to Save Money at Veteran’s Expense: Pass the Major Richard Star Act. And adhere to the idea that if a veteran earned a benefit they get 100% of it. Prioritize Veteran Employment and Job Training: Translate military skills into civilian","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"Status for Essential Workers: Provide expedited legal status for workers in critical sectors like agriculture, construction, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Speed Up Immigration Courts and P","detail":"Status for Essential Workers: Provide expedited legal status for workers in critical sectors like agriculture, construction, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Speed Up Immigration Courts and Processing: Clear backlogs with more judges and streamlined procedures so cases are resolved fairly and efficiently. While respecting the rights of those who follow the system and report as required. Restore Order with Humanity and the Rule of Law: Uphold Constitutional protections for everyone. Replace chaos and political theater with an immigration system that is firm, fair, easily navigated,","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"while penalizing shipping jobs overseas. Free Workforce Training: Guarantee free retraining, apprenticeships, and trade certifications aligned with real labor needs through community colleges and empl","detail":"while penalizing shipping jobs overseas. Free Workforce Training: Guarantee free retraining, apprenticeships, and trade certifications aligned with real labor needs through community colleges and employers. Treat Skilled Trades as Essential Careers: Invest in trades as respected, high-skill professions that power local economies and upward mobility. Restore Competition and Break Monopolies: Enforce antitrust laws to stop anti-competitive mergers, break up abusive monopolies, and protect farmers, workers, and small businesses. Put Main Street First: Focus federal policy on strengthening","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"and new political parties. End Career Politics and Incumbent Advantage: Impose term limits, end pensions and lifetime perks for Congress, stop public dollars for incumbent campaign benefit, and return","detail":"and new political parties. End Career Politics and Incumbent Advantage: Impose term limits, end pensions and lifetime perks for Congress, stop public dollars for incumbent campaign benefit, and return politics to a public service focus. Restore the Fairness Doctrine and Extend It to All Media Platforms to Ensure Honesty and Accuracy, and Regulate Social Media: Restoring the Fairness Doctrine will limit propagandized media that divides our country, while ensuring more factual and accurate news coverage is given to matters of public importance. Regulating Social Media and placing strict","source_url":"https://WWW.WESTCAUDLEFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"}],"committees":[],"finance":[{"id":1541,"official_id":576,"fec_candidate_id":"H6NC10182","cycle":2026,"office_sought":"H","total_raised":38293.34,"total_spent":27351.38,"cash_on_hand":10942.02,"total_debt":3257.56,"individual_contributions":13285.78,"pac_contributions":250,"party_contributions":9000,"self_funding":0,"last_filing_date":"2026-03-31T00:00:00","source_url":"https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NC10182/?cycle=2026","updated_at":"2026-06-20 12:08:44"}],"vote_count":0,"vote_summary":[],"vote_topics":[],"recent_votes":[],"ai_visibility":{"official_id":576,"name":"WEST CAUDLE","office":"U.S. Representative","state":"NC","score":64,"grade":"C","max_score":100,"percentile":null,"breakdown":{"profile_completeness":{"score":14,"max":25},"position_depth":{"score":25,"max":25,"positions":11,"topics":11},"vote_record":{"score":0,"max":20,"votes":0},"recency":{"score":15,"max":15},"origin_quality":{"score":10,"max":15}},"what_ai_can_answer":["Their policy positions on multiple issues","Current and up-to-date information","Source-verified, citable positions"],"top_improvements":["Add Photo (+3 pts)","Add Website URL (+5 pts)","Add Phone number (+3 pts)","Missing voting record — federal officials should have votes"],"claim_url":"https://politics.rootz.global/claim?id=576","_note":"This profile is well-indexed. 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