Brad
Knott
Republican incumbent Brad Knott represents NC-13 in the U.S. House and is seeking re-election in 2026.
- sources
- 11
- positions
- 11
- endorsements
- 6
Background
Brad Knott is the Republican U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, elected in 2024 and currently serving his first term in the House. He is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election. [1(https://www.bradknott.com/about)] [5(https://knott.house.gov/about)]
Before entering Congress, Knott worked for approximately seven and a half years as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he handled cases involving organized crime and other offenses. He resigned from that position to run for Congress in 2024. [1(https://www.bradknott.com/about)] [5(https://knott.house.gov/about)]
Knott holds a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law. [5(https://knott.house.gov/about)] He and his wife both grew up in Raleigh and are raising their family there. [1(https://www.bradknott.com/about)] [11(https://www.bradknott.com/)]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 13, North Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District
- Website
- bradknott.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsHouse Democrats' expanded NC battlefield includes NC-13 race against Knott
Spectrum News reported on the DCCC's expanded targeting effort in North Carolina, including NC-13. The report noted the designation does not necessarily mean direct financial assistance to the challenger.
House Dems reach big in NC. Are the seats winnable? · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsDCCC adds NC-13 to 'Districts in Play' program, targeting Knott
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee designated NC-13 as part of its 'Districts in Play' program, providing institutional support to challenger Paul Barringer. NC Newsline noted the race remains rated 'solid Republican' by the Cook Political Report.
National Dems expand US House battlefield, targeting ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsVeterans' home bill clears Senate, heads to president
Knott's office announced that the Senate passed H.R. 10159, sending the Harnett County veterans' home land-transfer bill to the president. Knott said the bill would facilitate construction of the facility.
Knott, Hudson Bill to Deliver a New Veterans' Home in Harnett ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsKnott and Rep. Suozzi jointly promote bipartisan Right to Worship Act with religious groups
Knott (R-NC) and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), joined by over a dozen national religious organizations, urged Congress to advance the Right to Worship Act. This was a legislative announcement rather than a campaign-specific statement.
Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsKnott-Hudson bill to create new veterans' home in Harnett County passes the House
H.R. 10159, co-led by Rep. Brad Knott and Rep. Richard Hudson, passed the House on September 14. The bill would transfer land for a new state veterans' home in Harnett County, NC.
Knott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans' Home in ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 1endorsementNFIB endorses Brad Knott for reelection
The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Knott for reelection in September, following an earlier U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsement. The original NFIB announcement was not located in the sources reviewed.
Brad Knott — 2026 North Carolina's 13th Congressional ... · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 1endorsementU.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Brad Knott for reelection
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Knott for reelection in July, according to a candidate-information page. The original endorsement announcement was not located in the sources reviewed.
Brad Knott — 2026 North Carolina's 13th Congressional ... · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- George Holding officialFormer U.S. Representative; listed on iVoterGuide profile under 'Reported by candidate.' No date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Paul B. 'Skip' Stam Jr. officialFormer state representative; listed on iVoterGuide profile under 'Reported by candidate.' No date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Garland Tucker otherListed on iVoterGuide profile under 'Reported by candidate.' No date stated. ivoterguide.com
- North Carolina Values Coalition organizationListed on iVoterGuide's 2026 general-election profile; no endorsement date stated. ivoterguide.com
- North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide's 2026 general-election profile; marked with an asterisk indicating endorsement received after the profile's deadline. ivoterguide.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Knott for reelection to North Carolina's 13th District. uschamber.com · Jul 9, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.34M
- Spent
- $649K
- Cash on hand
- $708K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NC13116(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Voter Guide Profile for NC U.S. Rep., Dist 13 candidate - Brad Knott(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Voter Guide Profile for NC U.S. Rep., Dist. 13 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] House Dems reach big in NC. Are the seats winnable?(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] National Dems expand US House battlefield, targeting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Knott, Hudson Bill to Deliver a New Veterans' Home in Harnett ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Brad Knott — 2026 North Carolina's 13th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [7] Suozzi (D-NY), Knott (R-NC), and over a Dozen National ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [8] Knott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans' Home in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [9] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Brad Knott for North ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
- [10] Priorities — Brad Knott for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 27, 2026
- [11] In telephone town hall, NC Congressman Knott talks healthcare ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2025