McDowell Has Not Held A Single In-Person Town Hall Since Taking Office. According to NC Newsline, North Carolina Republicans have "almost entirely ceased holding in-person town halls" amid constituent backlash over federal funding cuts, changes to Medicaid and SNAP, and immigration crackdowns. McDowell held only telephone town halls in 2025 — never appearing in person before constituents to answer questions. Only one North Carolina Republican, Rep. Chuck Edwards, held an in-person town hall in 2025. [NC Newsline, 10/20/25]