Brent Caldwell
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina
NC-14 Democratic nominee?
$1.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — NC-14 Democratic nominee?
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8%chance to win
$1.2KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNorth Carolina
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationJD, Duke University School of Law (2018)
Notable personal detailsBrent Michael Caldwell is an attorney and political organizer who ran as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District in 2026. He has worked on major federal political campaigns and served as a labor organizer with SEIU Local 1199. He holds degrees from the London School of Economics and Duke University School of Law, and has worked as an associate attorney at multiple law firms.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Brent Caldwell is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House redistricting fight, where new maps and court rulings are reshaping the race for Republican candidates. The biggest recent development is that redrawn districts in several states, especially Florida and Texas, are being seen as giving Republicans a stronger path in the midterms. The reporting is mostly about the broader redistricting environment, and it does not provide many specific new details about Caldwell himself.
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