Steven
Swinton
Libertarian challenger for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Steven Swinton is the Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. 11819 He is challenging Republican incumbent Brad Knott, who holds the seat. 2 Swinton previously ran for North Carolina State Senate District 19 in 2024 as a Libertarian. 127
Swinton is described in one secondary profile as a businessman, though no further career detail is documented in available sources. 7 His educational background and hometown are not established by available sources, though a state candidate filing lists a Sanford mailing address. 17
Swinton has not provided detailed biographical or policy information to major voter-guide platforms. No official campaign website has been identified as of the sources reviewed. 6
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 13, North Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Date unknownfilingNo FEC fundraising reports identified for Swinton through June 30 filing deadline
A district-race summary reporting figures through June 30 noted no FEC reports filed for Swinton. It is unclear whether any later filing occurred, and this is not evidence of total funds raised or spent.
North Carolina's 13th District Race 2026 - KnowYourReps · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11filingSwinton listed as Libertarian nominee on NC-13 general-election ballot
Race listings confirm Swinton as the Libertarian Party nominee for NC-13, alongside Republican incumbent Brad Knott and Democrat Paul Barringer, for the November 3 election. The Libertarian primary was reportedly canceled, making him the party's nominee by default. No dated official ballot certification notice was found in available sources.
Steven Swinton (L) – NC-13 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsSwinton did not respond to News & Observer NC-13 candidate questionnaire
The News & Observer reported it asked all three NC-13 candidates to answer questions about issues facing voters. Swinton and incumbent Brad Knott did not reply, leaving no direct statement of Swinton's positions on record.
Challenger for NC seat says Congress has given up too much power · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Challenger for NC seat says Congress has given up too much power(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Steven Zshon Michael Swinton — Candidate for Us House Of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [3] North Carolina's 13th District Race 2026 - KnowYourReps(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Steven Swinton (L) – NC-13 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026