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2026 candidates we're tracking in NC-13
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Brad Knott
Republican
Incumbent
Brad Knott is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, per the chamber's membership roster.
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Paul Barringer
Democratic
Paul Barringer is an attorney and healthcare consultant from Sanford, per press coverage of the race.
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Steven Swinton
Libertarian
Steven Swinton is on the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list for this district's November 3, 2026 ballot.
About this race
North Carolina's 13th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The North Carolina primary is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (runoff Tuesday, May 12, 2026 if needed), and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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