Alan holds a bachelor's degree in political science from The Citadel, a master's degree in aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and a second master's degree in political science from Auburn University.   He is married to his wife, Doris, with whom he has 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

Alan served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army for 26 years. He previously worked as a Senior and Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for several defense firms.

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Alan D. Swain ran for US Representative in Congressional District 2 in 2020, but he did not win. He previously served as chairman of the Wake County Republican Party and the North Carolina (NC) GOP for Congressional District 2. 

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Supports a balanced budget, cutting federal spending, and making 2017 individual tax rates permanent to reduce national debt and stop "Democrat tax hikes."

Supports a balanced budget with zero-based budgeting, 12 appropriations bills, and no Continuing Resolutions. 

Opposes "failed progressive policies" that drive inflation and plans to address economic concerns in Washington.

Opposes "failed progressive policies...[that] have driven inflation higher and higher..." and plans to address District concerns in Washington DC. 

Promises to reduce federal spending to help lower "our growing national debt..."

Wants to stop federally taxing social security and "Democrat tax hikes...and...Bidenomics. "

Wants to establish 2017 individual tax rates and reclaim dominance in the energy industry.

- Supports a balanced budget with zero-based budgeting, 12 appropriations bills, and no Continuing Resolutions. 
- Opposes "failed progressive policies...[that] have driven inflation higher and higher..." and plans to address District concerns in Washington DC. 
- Promises to reduce federal spending to help lower "our growing national debt..."
- Wants to stop federally taxing social security and "Democrat tax hikes...and...Bidenomics. "
- Advocates against inflation.
- Wants to establish 2017 individual tax rates and reclaim dominance in the energy industry.

Economy

Supports using conservative, free-market approaches to lower the carbon footprint and create jobs in the Second District.

Supports conservative and free-market approaches to reduce carbon emissions and develop jobs in District 2. 

- Supports conservative and free-market approaches to reduce carbon emissions and develop jobs in District 2. 

Energy & the Environment

Supports improving healthcare by protecting Medicare/Medicaid, reducing prescription drug prices, minimizing system abuse and waste, and advocating for block grants to enhance state and district healthcare.

Supports efforts to enhance healthcare by safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices, minimizing wasting water, and working to establish block grants. 

Supports the sanctity of all human life and plans to protect the rights of both the born and unborn.

- Supports efforts to enhance healthcare by safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices, minimizing wasting water, and working to establish block grants. 
- Opposes abortion.

Healthcare

Supports term limits and plans to advocate for a 3-5 term maximum.

According to his website "fully supports [Republican] control of Congress."

- Supports term limits and plans to advocate for a 3-5 term maximum.
- According to his website "fully supports [Republican] control of Congress."

Voting & Elections

Supports fully funding law enforcement, pressing "Woke District Attorneys" to enforce the law, aiding the mentally ill, and combating drug and human trafficking. Believes building a safer Second District is essential for everyone.

Supports fully funding law enforcement, pressuring "Woke District Attorneys" to enforce the law, and advocating against human and drug trafficking.

Supports the Second Amendment and plans to ensure citizens' rights to bear arms are not infringed upon.

- Supports fully funding law enforcement, pressuring "Woke District Attorneys" to enforce the law, and advocating against human and drug trafficking.
- Opposes gun control. 

Public Safety

Supports parental rights, school choice, and protecting Title IX based on biological sex; opposes CRT and DEI initiatives; and supports abolishing the Department of Education.

Supports parental rights and school choice. 

Promises to oppose transgender students using bathrooms and dressing rooms separated based on biological sex.

Promises to advocate against Education on race and racism and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Supports eliminating the Department of Education.

- Supports parental rights and school choice. 
- Promises to oppose transgender students using bathrooms and dressing rooms separated based on biological sex.
- Promises to advocate against Education on race and racism and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- Supports eliminating the Department of Education.

Education

Opposes undocumented immigration, wants to finish construction on the Southern border wall, and revive the "Remain in Mexico policy; halt catch and release; end sanctuary city funding...and improve the work visa program."

Supports "Peace thru Strength" by increasing military funding, addressing foreign policy issues, and holding China accountable for various actions. Plans to counter Russian interventions and prevent failures like the Afghanistan debacle.

Wants to increase military funding and advocate for a "Peace thru Strength" plan. 

Supports improving healthcare options for veterans and streamlining the VA claims process.

Promises to advocate for expanding access to healthcare for veterans and modernizing the VA claims process.

Supports heavily producing oil, saying he wants the U.S. to be the " World’s largest oil producer."

Promises to work towards helping "remedy failing foreign policy issues of the Biden Administration."

Wants to change the immigration system to foster kindness towards lawful immigration.

- Opposes undocumented immigration, wants to finish construction on the Southern border wall, and revive the "Remain in Mexico policy; halt catch and release; end sanctuary city funding...and improve the work visa program."
- Wants to increase military funding and advocate for a "Peace thru Strength" plan. 
- Promises to advocate for expanding access to healthcare for veterans and modernizing the VA claims process.
- Supports heavily producing oil, saying he wants the U.S. to be the " World’s largest oil producer."
- Promises to work towards helping "remedy failing foreign policy issues of the Biden Administration."
- Wants to change the immigration system to foster kindness towards lawful immigration.

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Deborah earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She and her husband, Steve, have been active in the Raleigh, NC community for over 25 years.

Deborah worked as a counsel prior to her election to the U.S. House of Representatives. She has a background in law, having specialized in municipal bond law early in her career. Additionally, she worked for a regional transit agency to improve public transportation options.

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Deborah K. Ross is a U.S. Representative for Congressional District 2. She was elected in 2020 and has served 2 terms. Currently, she is the Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democrats. She was previously a state representative. She was elected in 2002 and served for over 10 years. She was both the Majority and Minority Whip, and chaired the Judiciary, Ethics, and Election Laws Committees.

Supports stabilizing the agricultural workforce and promoting fair wages and working conditions for guest farmworkers. As a House Representative, voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help agricultural workers earn legal status.

Supports stabilizing the agricultural workforce and promoting fair wages and working conditions for guest farmworkers and as a House Representative, voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help agricultural workers earn legal status.

Supports investing in Social Security programs for both seniors and future generations, emphasizing Democratic efforts to protect these initiatives.

Believes it is "shameful that women in America are still paid less than men for the same work." As a State Representative, co-sponsored the 2013 Equal Pay Act and voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act in Congress.

Believes it is "shameful that women in America are still paid less than men for the same work" and as a State Representative, co-sponsored the 2013 Equal Pay Act and voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act in Congress.

Supports creating good-paying jobs and investing in American workers and communities. As a House Representative, helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

Supports creating competitive-paying jobs and investing in American workers and communities.

Believes the Inflation Reduction Act will create significant economic change and save money for seniors in North Carolina.

As a House Representative, supported the PPP Extension Act of 2021 and President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which included additional PPP funding and expanded eligibility. Advocates for more assistance to small businesses and restaurants.

As a House Representative, supported the PPP Extension Act of 2021 and President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which included additional PPP funding and expanded eligibility.

Believes in investing in American manufacturing to boost the economy. As a House Representative, voted to pass the America COMPETES Act, which includes several pieces of her legislation.

As a House Representative, voted to pass the America COMPETES Act, which prioritizes investment in American manufacturing.

As a Congresswoman, introduced the bipartisan Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers (JOBs) Act to prevent states from revoking professional licenses due to federal student loan defaults.

Believes in an economy that benefits everyone by supporting working families, small businesses, and economic development. As a state legislator, advocated for an earned income tax credit, raising the minimum wage, paid sick leave, and tax breaks for small businesses.

As a state legislator, advocated for an earned income tax credit, raising the minimum wage, paid sick leave, and tax breaks for small businesses.

- Supports stabilizing the agricultural workforce and promoting fair wages and working conditions for guest farmworkers and as a House Representative, voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help agricultural workers earn legal status.
- Supports investing in Social Security programs for both seniors and future generations, emphasizing Democratic efforts to protect these initiatives.
- Believes it is "shameful that women in America are still paid less than men for the same work" and as a State Representative, co-sponsored the 2013 Equal Pay Act and voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act in Congress.
- Supports creating competitive-paying jobs and investing in American workers and communities.
- Believes the Inflation Reduction Act will create significant economic change and save money for seniors in North Carolina.
- As a House Representative, supported the PPP Extension Act of 2021 and President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which included additional PPP funding and expanded eligibility.
- As a House Representative, voted to pass the America COMPETES Act, which prioritizes investment in American manufacturing.
- As a Congresswoman, introduced the bipartisan Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers (JOBs) Act to prevent states from revoking professional licenses due to federal student loan defaults.
- As a state legislator, advocated for an earned income tax credit, raising the minimum wage, paid sick leave, and tax breaks for small businesses.

As a House Representative, led a bipartisan effort to lease offshore wind energy areas off North Carolina's coast. Supports overturning the 10-year moratorium on offshore wind energy leasing set by former President Trump.

Supports overturning the 10-year moratorium on offshore wind energy leasing set by former President Trump.

Believes record-breaking heat highlights the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Supports electing leaders in 2024 who prioritize combatting climate change and respect science.

Believes "record-breaking heat" highlights the need to address the climate crisis.

Supports environmental protection and is "proud to have a 100% pro-environment score."

Believes in strong federal investment in climate action and reducing health care costs. Said, "The largest-ever federal investment in climate action also lowered rising health care costs."

Said, "The largest-ever federal investment in climate action also lowered rising health care costs."

Believes climate change is an imminent threat and supports immediate action. As a state legislator, voted for clean energy alternatives and emission reduction measures; as a Congresswoman, voted to pass the Build Back Better Act to combat the climate crisis.

As a state legislator, voted for clean energy alternatives and emission reduction measures; as a Congresswoman, voted to pass the Build Back Better Act to combat the climate crisis.

As a House Representative, co-authored a bill to promote the development and integration of electric vehicles into U.S. transportation and energy systems.

As a House Representative, cosponsored the Defend Our Coast Act to prevent oil and gas exploration off North Carolina's coast and the Arctic Refuge Protection Act to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from drilling.

- Supports overturning the 10-year moratorium on offshore wind energy leasing set by former President Trump.
- Believes "record-breaking heat" highlights the need to address the climate crisis.
- Supports environmental protection and is "proud to have a 100% pro-environment score."
- Said, "The largest-ever federal investment in climate action also lowered rising health care costs."
- As a state legislator, voted for clean energy alternatives and emission reduction measures; as a Congresswoman, voted to pass the Build Back Better Act to combat the climate crisis.
- As a House Representative, co-authored a bill to promote the development and integration of electric vehicles into U.S. transportation and energy systems.
- As a House Representative, cosponsored the Defend Our Coast Act to prevent oil and gas exploration off North Carolina's coast and the Arctic Refuge Protection Act to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from drilling.

Supports creating a public health insurance option, expanding Medicaid, and reducing prescription drug costs to ensure affordable healthcare for all.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, opposing Medicare vouchers, and lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60.

The candidate's website says, "As we continue to fight COVID-19, it is critical that our youngest children are protected. Today, the FDA authorized use of the vaccine on kids"

The candidate's website says, "As we continue to fight COVID-19, it is critical that our youngest children are protected. Today, the FDA authorized use of the vaccine on kids."

Believes safe and accessible vaccines are crucial for public health. As a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus, emphasizes the importance of immunization.

As a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus, emphasizes the importance of immunization.

Believes no politician should interfere between medical providers and patients. As a House Representative, cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure federal protection of reproductive rights.

As a House Representative, cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure federal protection of reproductive rights.

- Supports creating a public health insurance option, expanding Medicaid, and reducing prescription drug costs to ensure affordable healthcare for all.
- Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, opposing Medicare vouchers, and lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60.
- The candidate's website says, "As we continue to fight COVID-19, it is critical that our youngest children are protected. Today, the FDA authorized use of the vaccine on kids."
- As a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus, emphasizes the importance of immunization.
- As a House Representative, cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure federal protection of reproductive rights.

Supports restoring the Voting Rights Act to prevent discriminatory practices like racial gerrymandering and restrictive voter ID laws.

Supports restoring the Voting Rights Act to "prevent discriminatory practices like racial gerrymandering and restrictive voter ID laws."

Believes voting is a fundamental right and supports efforts to protect and expand voting rights. As a House Representative, cosponsored the For the People Act to enhance voting rights and government integrity.

As a House Representative, cosponsored the For the People Act to enhance voting rights and government integrity.

- Supports restoring the Voting Rights Act to "prevent discriminatory practices like racial gerrymandering and restrictive voter ID laws."
- As a House Representative, cosponsored the For the People Act to enhance voting rights and government integrity.

Supports universal background checks to reduce gun violence.

Believes in promoting public safety through sensible gun control measures. Supports "Moms Demand Action" and is recognized as a "Gun Sense Candidate."

Supports "Moms Demand Action" and is recognized as a "Gun Sense Candidate."

As a House Representative, voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce gun violence and protect children and schools.

As a House Representative, sponsored the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 to improve programs and laws addressing gender-based violence.

As Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, worked to address hate crimes against Asian American communities, including supporting the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and condemning hate and bigotry.

As Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, worked to address hate crimes against Asian American communities, including supporting the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and condemning "hate and bigotry."

- Supports universal background checks to reduce gun violence.
- Supports "Moms Demand Action" and is recognized as a "Gun Sense Candidate."
- As a House Representative, voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce gun violence and protect children and schools.
- As a House Representative, sponsored the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 to improve programs and laws addressing gender-based violence.
- As Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, worked to address hate crimes against Asian American communities, including supporting the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and condemning "hate and bigotry."

Believes student loan debt undermines economic security. As a state legislator, fought for tax code changes to help families save for college.

Believes student loan debt undermines economic security and as a state legislator, fought for tax code changes to help families save for college.

Supports tuition-free community college to provide disadvantaged students with educational and professional opportunities. Believes community colleges are essential for workforce preparation.

Supports tuition-free community college to provide disadvantaged students with educational and professional opportunities.

Believes investing in child care is crucial for North Carolina's future. Supports legislative action to prevent the closure of child care facilities.

Supports legislative action to prevent the closure of child care facilities.

Believes in the importance of desegregated schools and opposes diverting taxpayer money from public education.

Supports student loan relief to help young people achieve their educational goals.

Believes in the importance of public education and values the contributions of educators, administrators, and support staff.

Believes "a quality education is the key to success" and supports increased federal funding for public schools and free, high-quality pre-K programs. As a state legislator, fought to reduce class sizes, raise teacher pay, and invest in early childhood education.

As a state legislator, fought to reduce class sizes, raise teacher pay, and invest in early childhood education.

- Believes student loan debt undermines economic security and as a state legislator, fought for tax code changes to help families save for college.
- Supports tuition-free community college to provide disadvantaged students with educational and professional opportunities.
- Supports legislative action to prevent the closure of child care facilities.
- Believes in the importance of desegregated schools and opposes diverting taxpayer money from public education.
- Supports student loan relief to help young people achieve their educational goals.
- Believes in the importance of public education and values the contributions of educators, administrators, and support staff.
- As a state legislator, fought to reduce class sizes, raise teacher pay, and invest in early childhood education.

Supports providing a pathway to citizenship for Documented Dreamers and believes in fixing the "broken immigration system" to ensure fairness and dignity for all families.

Opposes "dangerous unnecessary legislation" that expedites child deportation and restarts border wall construction.

Believes immigrants make North Carolina "a better and more prosperous place." Supports the idea that "our diversity is our strength" and advocates for uplifting immigrant communities.

Supports the idea that "our diversity is our strength" and advocates for uplifting immigrant communities.

Believes that behind every service member is a family who made their service possible. Supports honoring Gold Star families, as seen in Cary's dedication of a new memorial.

Believes strong international alliances are vital for economic and national security. Supports fostering relationships with key allies, such as Japan.

Believes strong international alliances are vital for economic and national security.

- Supports providing a pathway to citizenship for Documented Dreamers and believes in fixing the "broken immigration system" to ensure fairness and dignity for all families.
- Opposes "dangerous unnecessary legislation" that expedites child deportation and restarts border wall construction.
- Supports the idea that "our diversity is our strength" and advocates for uplifting immigrant communities.
-  Supports honoring Gold Star families.
- Believes strong international alliances are vital for economic and national security.

Deborah K. Ross

Michael was raised in Raleigh, NC. He earned his bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University. He lives in Garner with his family.

Michael works as a public school teacher.

Michael Dublin

Michael Dublin's campaign for U.S. representative in District 2 is his first run for public office.

Said, "As we evolve and thrive across this state, I want to be sure that the rural areas, the workers, the marginalized and the poor are included."

Supports raising wages to at least $25 an hour.

- Said, "As we evolve and thrive across this state, I want to be sure that the rural areas, the workers, the marginalized and the poor are included."
- Supports raising wages to at least $25 an hour.

Said, "Stop all federal approvals for new fossil fuel projects and repeal permits for climate bombs like the Willow Project and Alaska LNG."

Wants to stop drilling of fossil fuel on public lands and waters.

Supports declaring a climate emergency to "halt oil exports and investments in fossil fuel projects abroad" and transitioning to renewable energy.

- Said, "Stop all federal approvals for new fossil fuel projects and repeal permits for climate bombs like the Willow Project and Alaska LNG."
- Wants to stop drilling of fossil fuel on public lands and waters.
- Supports declaring a climate emergency to "halt oil exports and investments in fossil fuel projects abroad" and transitioning to renewable energy.

Supports access to single-payer healthcare.

Said, "What working class person can afford to pay $600 to $800 a month for “basic healthcare” and still have to pay a deductible for basic services? And, for those who have their healthcare needs tied to their employers, they are trapped in a plantation-style economic system."

- Supports access to single-payer healthcare.
- Said, "What working class person can afford to pay $600 to $800 a month for “basic healthcare” and still have to pay a deductible for basic services? And, for those who have their healthcare needs tied to their employers, they are trapped in a plantation-style economic system."

Opposes receiving financial support from "corporate-greed parties that will shovel in mountains of money to lift up their candidates who support their narrow agendas."

- Opposes receiving financial support from "corporate-greed parties that will shovel in mountains of money to lift up their candidates who support their narrow agendas."

Said, "We can confirm that there are still laws that clearly are targeted towards certain races (War on Drugs)."

- Said, "We can confirm that there are still laws that clearly are targeted towards certain races (War on Drugs)."

As of June 20, 2025, Michael Dublin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates cutting military spending and reducing the number of international bases.

Opposes providing financial support to the "Apartheid State of Israel."

Opposes involvement in "the proxy war in Ukraine."

Opposes discrimination of transgender military members.

- Advocates cutting military spending and reducing the number of international bases.
- Supports nuclear disarmament.
- Opposes providing financial support to the "Apartheid State of Israel."
- Opposes involvement in "the proxy war in Ukraine."
- Opposes discrimination of transgender military members.

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