November 3, 2026 election: North Carolina votes on a new congressional map. Everyone who lives in the current 13th District votes in District 13.
- District 13. On the ballot: Paul Barringer (Democratic); Steven Swinton (Libertarian); Brad Knott (Republican).
To confirm your own district, use the North Carolina voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.
North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District is represented by Brad Knott (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of North Carolina’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. North Carolina uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (Session Law 2025-95), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
774,071
Median Household Income
$83,964
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+17
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Brad Knott and North Carolina's 13th Congressional District
Brad Knott, a member of the Republican Party, represents North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2025. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on the Judiciary, House Committee on Homeland Security and House Committee on Ethics.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-4531. Official site: knott.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Brad Knott (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since January 3, 2025
Brad Knott currently represents North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Paul Barringer, Democratic
- Steven Swinton, Libertarian
- Brad Knott, Republican Incumbent
This list is for District 13 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Friday, October 9 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Friday, October 9 Passed |
| Register in person | Friday, October 9 Passed |
| Same-day registration | After October 9, you can register and vote the same day at an early voting site through October 31. Same-day registration is not available on Election Day. Online registration is through NCDMV for eligible DMV customers. |
| Early in-person voting | October 15 to October 31 Early voting ends at 3 p.m. on October 31. |
| Request a mail ballot | Tuesday, October 20 Request by 5 p.m. on October 20. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 7:30 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the North Carolina voter lookup. Dates come from the North Carolina election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in North Carolina are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for North Carolina: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
1239 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4531
Online
Committee Assignments
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on Ethics
About This District
The district spans 8 counties in North Carolina, including Caswell, Person, Granville, Harnett, and Lee, and others. Its largest cities are Wake Forest (about 48,000), Fuquay-Varina (about 34,000), Sanford (about 30,000), and Clayton (about 26,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents North Carolina's 13th Congressional District?
Brad Knott (R) represents North Carolina's 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Brad Knott a member of?
Brad Knott is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Brad Knott?
You can reach Brad Knott by phone at 202-225-4531 or through their official website at https://knott.house.gov.
When does Brad Knott's current term end?
Brad Knott's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is North Carolina's 13th Congressional District?
North Carolina's 13th Congressional District is located in the state of North Carolina and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Brad Knott represent?
Brad Knott has represented North Carolina's 13th Congressional District since January 3, 2025. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Brad Knott's district?
The boundary map for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Brad Knott on?
Brad Knott sits on House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on the Judiciary, House Committee on Homeland Security and House Committee on Ethics. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Brad Knott still in Congress?
This site shows Brad Knott holding North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in North Carolina
ZIP Codes in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 82 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
50 of these ZIP codes also extend into another North Carolina district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 27217 (also in the 9th), 27231 (also in the 4th), 27244 (also in the 9th), 27249 (also in the 5th and 9th), 27302 (also in the 4th and 9th), 27311 (also in the 5th), 27320 (also in the 5th and 9th), 27326 (also in the 5th).
- 27212
- 27217
- 27231
- 27244
- 27249
- 27291
- 27302
- 27305
- 27311
- 27314
View all 82 ZIP codes in this district
- 27212
- 27217
- 27231
- 27244
- 27249
- 27291
- 27302
- 27305
- 27311
- 27314
- 27315
- 27320
- 27326
- 27330
- 27332
- 27343
- 27379
- 27501
- 27504
- 27505
- 27506
- 27507
- 27508
- 27509
- 27520
- 27521
- 27522
- 27524
- 27525
- 27526
- 27527
- 27529
- 27537
- 27539
- 27540
- 27541
- 27542
- 27544
- 27545
- 27546
- 27549
- 27555
- 27557
- 27565
- 27568
- 27569
- 27571
- 27572
- 27573
- 27574
- 27576
- 27577
- 27581
- 27582
- 27583
- 27587
- 27589
- 27591
- 27592
- 27593
- 27596
- 27597
- 27603
- 27606
- 27610
- 27613
- 27614
- 27615
- 27616
- 27816
- 27844
- 27863
- 27882
- 28323
- 28326
- 28334
- 28339
- 28355
- 28356
- 28366
- 28368
- 28390
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Thom Tillis (R), Ted Budd (R)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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