Brad Knott
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 13th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative; former federal prosecutor
- Campaign website
- bradknott.com
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th District, first elected in 2024, serving on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Ethics committees. A former federal prosecutor, he holds a law degree from Wake Forest University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a balanced budget amendment
ReportBrad Knott for CongressCampaign website · Brad Knott for Congress · bradknott.com
“I support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.”
Public safety
Voted for the reconciliation bill restoring ICE and CBP fundingIn office
S. 2, the Secure America Act.
ReportKnott Votes to Restore ICE and CBP Funding After 100 Days of Democrat ObstructionPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Jun 9, 2026 · knott.house.gov
“With this funding, we will continue securing the homeland, enforcing immigration laws”
Economy & jobs
Supported House passage of the 2026 Farm BillIn office
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
ReportKnott Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Farm BillPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Apr 30, 2026 · knott.house.gov
“the passage of a comprehensive Farm Bill is essential to ensuring America's producers have the tools they need”
Roads & infrastructure
Introduced a bill targeting freight fraud and cargo theftIn office
H.R. 8267, the SAFER in Transport Act.
ReportKnott Introduces Legislation to Protect U.S. Roads and Supply ChainsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Apr 20, 2026 · knott.house.gov
“a comprehensive measure designed to close loopholes exploited by bad actors in the nation's freight and transportation systems”
Health & human services
Co-led a House-passed bill for a Harnett County veterans homeIn office
H.R. 10159, co-led with Rep. Richard Hudson, transfers land for a new state veterans home.
ReportKnott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans' Home in Harnett County Passes the HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Sep 14, 2026 · knott.house.gov
“I am proud to work with Congressman Hudson on this bill to advance a new veterans' home in Harnett County”
Courts & justice
Co-introduced a bill protecting worship services from disruptionIn office
The Right to Worship Act, with Rep. Tom Suozzi, would set a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship during services.
ReportKnott, Suozzi Introduce the Right to Worship Act to Stop Harassment at Houses of WorshipPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Aug 7, 2026 · knott.house.gov
“No American should ever feel that their choice is between worshiping in fear and not worshiping at all”
Introduced a bill letting people challenge agencies before juriesIn office
H.R. 9653, the Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act.
ReportKnott Introduces Bill to Rein in Federal Bureaucracy and Expand Citizens' Rights to Challenge Agencies in CourtPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Jul 14, 2026 · knott.house.gov
“ensuring they can adequately defend themselves before a judge and a jury of their peers, rather than a nameless bureaucrat”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brad Knott on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (19)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Caswell County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Franklin County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Granville County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Harnett County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Johnston County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Lee County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Person County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Wake County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballot Key & Combined Sample Ballots (Wake County)
Election filing · Wake County Board of Elections · s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com
- Brad Knott — Member profile
Government record · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · clerk.house.gov
- About — Congressman Brad Knott
Government record · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · knott.house.gov
- Brad Knott for Congress
Campaign website · Brad Knott for Congress · bradknott.com
- Knott, Hudson Bill to Advance a New Veterans' Home in Harnett County Passes the House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Sep 14, 2026 · knott.house.gov
- Knott, Suozzi Introduce the Right to Worship Act to Stop Harassment at Houses of Worship
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Aug 7, 2026 · knott.house.gov
- Knott Introduces Bill to Rein in Federal Bureaucracy and Expand Citizens' Rights to Challenge Agencies in Court
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Jul 14, 2026 · knott.house.gov
- Knott Votes to Restore ICE and CBP Funding After 100 Days of Democrat Obstruction
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Jun 9, 2026 · knott.house.gov
- Knott Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Apr 30, 2026 · knott.house.gov
- Knott Introduces Legislation to Protect U.S. Roads and Supply Chains
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brad Knott · Apr 20, 2026 · knott.house.gov
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