NC-14 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNorth Carolina
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationB.A., Philosophy, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) (2010)
Notable personal detailsBrent M. Caldwell is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. He is an attorney with experience in real estate and corporate law and has worked on federal political campaigns, including for Barack Obama and members of Congress. He has also worked as a labor organizer with SEIU Local 1199 and has served on the North Carolina Democratic Party State Executive Committee.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports measures to lower costs for families and strengthen workers, including expanding access to childcare, investing in affordable housing and broadband, and ensuring productivity gains raise worker wages. Advocates curbing tax breaks that encourage outsourcing and policies to support small businesses and limit monopolistic practices. Emphasis is on targeted reforms and public investments rather than major tax-cutting or austerity measures.
Healthcare
Supports lowering healthcare costs by building on the Affordable Care Act and creating a public option to increase competition and reduce premiums. Advocates expanding access and using government programs to make care more affordable for families.
News
Brent Caldwell is in the news as a candidate amid broader election coverage, but the provided summaries do not describe any specific action or statement by him. The biggest recent development is the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling, which weakens Voting Rights Act protections and could affect redistricting fights. Separate election analysis also says Republicans have lost ground in several key House districts, improving Democrats’ chances in the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court Deals a Death Blow to the Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court’s voting rights decision silences Black voters (Guest Opinion by Paula C. Johnson)
Republicans Lose Ground in Eight Key House Districts: Sabato’s Crystal Ball
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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