Incumbent
Brad Knott
IncumbentBrad Knott
NC-13 Republican nominee?
$509.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationNorth Carolina
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-growth, low-tax fiscal policies and has publicly committed not to raise income taxes by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Emphasizes creating an environment for economic growth and fiscal responsibility.
Healthcare
Has criticized Democratic healthcare proposals and messaging, framing recent Democratic proposals as restoring taxpayer-funded coverage for undocumented immigrants and questioning Democratic credibility on healthcare. No detailed policy platform on healthcare is posted on the candidate’s official issues page; public statements emphasize opposition to the cited Democratic proposals.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies including securing the border, finishing the wall, stronger penalties for illegal entry and deportation; advocates minimum prison terms for illegal immigrants who commit felonies and increased deportations and criminal removals.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life, opposes legalization of abortion, supports the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision returning abortion authority to the states, and says he will back state laws protecting the unborn and faith‑based crisis pregnancy centers.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes opposition to policies he links to higher energy prices and criticizes proposals he describes as raising gas taxes; his public materials prioritize border security, crime, and economic growth with no agenda for aggressive emissions reductions or major clean-energy legislation. Available statements frame energy policy in terms of affordability and opposition to tax increases rather than endorsing large-scale climate regulations or Green New Deal–style proposals.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports the Second Amendment and defends gun rights. He emphasizes enforcing existing gun laws rather than enacting new firearm restrictions and frames himself as a supporter of law enforcement and tough-on-crime policies.
News
Brad Knott has recently been in the news for criticizing ActBlue as House Republicans investigate alleged foreign donations and donor verification problems. He said lawmakers are pressing the group for documents and backed broader fraud enforcement efforts. In earlier comments, he also attacked Democrats over Iran policy, immigration, DHS funding, and FISA negotiations, framing those issues as part of a wider partisan fight in Congress.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Brad Knott for NC-13 Republican nominee?
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy group
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Brad Knott for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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