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North Carolina ballot

U.S. House North Carolina District 13

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentAttorney

The incumbent federal prosecutor emphasizes border security and immigration enforcement. Knott supports pro-life policies, school choice, Second Amendment rights, and tough-on-crime legislation.

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GreenFirst-time candidate

Anthony Aguilar, running for office for the first time, for Carolina District 13.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bill Brewster ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Calvin Thomas ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewExecutive

Erin Paré is a Republican candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 37 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Grayson Haff ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jacques Youngblood ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrew

John Aneralla ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Josh Anderson ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Josh Remillard ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Karen Bentley ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateHealthcare Consultant

Paul Barringer is a healthcare consultant. A first-time candidate emphasizing independent representation for the district.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Scott Blake ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Steve Holland ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Steven Swinton is a first-time Libertarian candidate seeking election to U.S. House North Carolina District 13.

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DWithdrewAttorney

Wiley Nickel ran for U.S. Senate North Carolina in 2026.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedAttorney

The incumbent federal prosecutor emphasizes border security and immigration enforcement. Knott supports pro-life policies, school choice, Second Amendment rights, and tough-on-crime legislation.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSoftware developer

Alexander Nicholi is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAgriculture

Frank Pierce is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedHealthcare Consultant

Paul Barringer is a healthcare consultant. A first-time candidate emphasizing independent representation for the district.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAccountant

Sid Sharma ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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