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North Carolina's 13th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Paul Barringer (Democrat) won North Carolina's 13th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Brad Knott 50.5% to 48.1%. Paul Barringer takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Brad Knott.
| Representative-elect | Paul Barringer (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Brad Knott (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+8 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Likely R · Paul Barringer 2%, Brad Knott 98% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Barringer (D) | 50.5% | 159,981 |
| Brad Knott (R) | 48.1% | 152,329 |
| Steven Swinton (L) | 1.4% | 4,479 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.