Federal
U.S. Representative, 13th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
Paul BarringerDemocratic
- Supports spending restraint and working toward a balanced budget
Steven SwintonLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brad KnottRepublican
- Supports a balanced budget amendment
Public safety
Paul BarringerDemocratic
- Supports border enforcement and a modernized legal immigration system
Steven SwintonLibertarian
- Pledges legislation to prosecute politically motivated violence
Brad KnottRepublican
- Voted for the reconciliation bill restoring ICE and CBP fundingIn office
Economy & jobs
Paul BarringerDemocratic
- Opposes broad tariffs as a tax on consumers
Steven SwintonLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brad KnottRepublican
- Supported House passage of the 2026 Farm BillIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Paul BarringerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven SwintonLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brad KnottRepublican
- Introduced a bill targeting freight fraud and cargo theftIn office
Environment & parks
Paul BarringerDemocratic
- Opposes selling or privatizing federal public lands
Steven SwintonLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brad KnottRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Paul BarringerDemocratic
- Supports continued Medicare and Medicaid funding
- Opposes laws impeding women's health care choices with doctors
- Supports full VA funding and protecting PACT Act benefits
Steven SwintonLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brad KnottRepublican
- Co-led a House-passed bill for a Harnett County veterans homeIn office
Government & transparency
Paul BarringerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven SwintonLibertarian
- Supports Congress reclaiming its war powers from the executive
Brad KnottRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Paul BarringerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven SwintonLibertarian
- Supports impeaching federal judges and prosecutors for dereliction
- Pledges legislation to end judicial activism
Brad KnottRepublican
- Co-introduced a bill protecting worship services from disruptionIn office
- Introduced a bill letting people challenge agencies before juriesIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.