Congressman McIntyre Files for Re-Election

Posted on: February 9th, 2010

U. S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that he has filed to run for re-election to the United States Congress.

Congressman McIntyre stated, “The challenges facing our region and nation will require dedication and determination to make sure our best days are ahead. I am excited about the opportunity to keep fighting for our families and our future and to keep helping southeastern North Carolina continue to be a great place in which to live.”

McIntyre stated that he will focus on:

  • Job creation and small business
  • Strengthening economic development
  • Strong national defense
  • Affordable and accessible health care
  • Sound agricultural policy
  • Benefits for veterans, military retirees and senior citizens
  • Quality schools and affordable higher education
  • Beach renourishment and funding for our inlets and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

McIntyre serves in senior positions on both the House Agriculture and Armed Services Committees. He is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Rural Development and is Vice-Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism. McIntyre is also a Senior Whip, has served on the U.S. Naval Academy Board, and is a senior member of the U.S. Commission on Cooperation and Security in Europe.

In addition, McIntyre co-chairs the Special Operations Forces Caucus, the Task Force on Fatherhood, the Congressional Waterways Caucus, the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports and has chaired a Task Force on Business and Technology.

He has won the top award in Congress over the last few years in several areas, including:

  • National Legislator of the Year in recognition of his advocacy and legislative accomplishments for veterans
  • All American Hero Award – Legislator of the Year – also for his work on behalf of veterans
  • The Admiral’s Circle Award for his work on coastal issues
  • The National Leadership Award for his work on economic development
  • The “MVP” Award for his leadership on senior citizens’ issues
  • The National Rural Health Legislative Award for his work on affordable health care
  • The “Legislator of the Year” Award for his leadership on agricultural issues
  • Medal of Merit Award from the National Guard Association for his leadership on national defense
  • The Christian Statesman of the Year Award

Congressman McIntyre also received the first-ever International Public Policy Award for his efforts on workforce development and job training initiatives.

He and his wife Dee live in their hometown of Lumberton. Their two sons, Joshua and Stephen, both won scholarships to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as undergraduates. Joshua is currently a student at the UNC School of Law, and Stephen is practicing law in Wilmington. Joshua and his wife, Caroline, live in the Chapel Hill area.