North Carolina's 13th Congressional District is represented by Brad Knott (Republican), who has held the seat since 2025. Knott has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time. The district includes Sanford, Clayton, and Fuquay-Varina. It takes in all or part of 8 counties; the most populous parts are in Johnston County and Wake County. About 793,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $81,810.
Current Representative
Brad Knott (Republican) has represented North Carolina's 13th Congressional District since 2025.
VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Brad Knott is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Brad Knott (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.7M, $619K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time
Paul Barringer (Democratic): raised $1.2M, $410K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented North Carolina's 13th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.