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Brad Knott

Republican · Representative, NC ·13

Brad Knott is the Republican U.S. Representative (NC's 13th congressional district). The platform has 8 voting records on file (2025) and 42 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
62 ELEVATED
Connection Density 20%
73 → 15
Donor Influence 15%
38 → 6
Silence Risk 25%
69 → 17
Contradiction Risk 25%
76 → 19
Intelligence Volume 15%
44 → 7
Constituency Deviation 0%
30 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 8.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 77.0%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White alone, not Hispanic: 64.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2023): 792,542
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $81,810
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: North Carolina Income Tax Cap Amendment — Lowered maximum rate from 10% to 7% (2018, ruled enforceable 2025) (2018) — passed, margin 57.3% yes to 42.7% no
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: North Carolina Voter ID Constitutional Amendment (2018, ruled enforceable 2025) (2018) — passed, margin 55.5% yes to 44.5% no
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: North Carolina Constitutional Amendment — Citizen-Only Voting (2024) — passed, margin 77.3% yes to 22.7% no
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (share 0.13)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.14)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.15)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Grifols Therapeutics Inc. (Clayton) (1800 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical (Clayton) (1900 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Johnston County Schools (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: North Carolina's 13th Congressional District covers a swath of central and eastern North Carolina stretching from the northern Raleigh exurbs south through Johnston, Harnett, Wayne, and surrounding counties, including towns such as Clayton, Smithfield, Goldsboro, and parts of Garner. The district has a population of approximately 792,542 and a median household income of…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: North Carolina's 13th Congressional District covers a swath of central and eastern North Carolina stretching from the northern Raleigh exurbs south through Johnston, Harnett, Wayne, and surrounding counties, including towns such as Clayton, Smithfield, Goldsboro, and parts of Garner. The district has a population of approximately 792,542 and a median household income of $81,810. It is predominantly White (64.5%) with significant Black (18.8%) and Hispanic (14%) populations. The Cook PVI shifted from R+2 to R+11 after the 2023 redistricting — making it one of the most heavily gerrymandered Republican districts in the state. The district includes approximately 50,000 veterans and relies on the Durham and Fayetteville VA Medical Centers. Major economic sectors include pharmaceutical manufacturing (Novo Nordisk employs 1,900+ in Clayton), agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries. The district has a homeownership rate of 77% and a bachelor's degree attainment rate of 31.5%, below the national average.
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Voted yea on H.R. 33 (Protecting American Energy Production Act) on 2025-01-15: First recorded vote of Knott's congressional career — voted yes on legislation to protect domestic energy production. Consistent with his campaign platform emphasizing American energy independence.
primary · 2025-01-15 ✓ Verified
Voted sponsor on H.R. 511 (Remedies for Armed Forces discharged under COVID-19 vaccine mandate) on 2025-01-16: First bill introduced by Knott, reflecting his commitment to service members affected by the vaccine mandate — a key Republican priority and one Knott championed as a freshman.
primary · 2025-01-16 ✓ Verified
Voted yea on H.R. 30 (Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act) on 2025-01-16: One of Knott's earliest votes as a freshman. Voted for the bill that passed 274-145, with 61 Democrats in support. Received in the Senate but not enacted.
primary · 2025-01-16 ✓ Verified
Voted yea on H.R. 22 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act) on 2025-04-10: Voted for legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. PoliScore noted Knott has backed bills that 'make it harder for many people to register and be counted in elections' — consistent with his support for citizen-only voting measures.
primary · 2025-04-10 ✓ Verified
Voted yea (sponsor) on H.R. 3242 (Stop Illegal Entry Act) on 2025-09-11: Lead sponsor of legislation imposing life-imprisonment-level penalties for deported illegal immigrants who re-enter and commit felonies. Knott's signature legislative accomplishment, rooted in his background as a federal prosecutor. Passed House mostly along party lines.
primary · 2025-09-11 ✓ Verified
Geo Group potential alignment Similar to CoreCivic, Knott's voting record on immigration detention could benefit private prison operators, but no documented connection in provided text.
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) legislative context Knott voted for H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which the CBO projected would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit; DOGE is an entity associated with…
Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) indirect economic connection Knott's district includes Novo Nordisk (pharmaceutical manufacturing) and real estate interests; no direct connection to PIF is documented in provided text.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) legislative support Knott voted yea on H.R. 29 / S. 5 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-07, mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants accused of theft offenses. He also…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) legislation supported Knott voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on 2025-07-03, a signature Trump reconciliation bill including $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, Medicaid work…
AIPAC / United Democracy Project affiliation Knott has a 100% rating from SBA Pro-Life America and voted for key pro-Israel/pro-life legislation; AIPAC-aligned entities typically support such voting…
Anduril Industries donor Anduril Industries PAC contributed to Brad Knott's campaign as a PAC contributor, listed under top PAC contributors.
CoreCivic potential alignment Knott's tough-on-crime platform and votes for mandatory detention (Laken Riley Act) and stricter immigration enforcement align with private prison interests…
Deloitte donor Deloitte PAC contributed $12,000 to Brad Knott's 2026 cycle fundraising, listed among top PAC contributors.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) legislative support Knott voted for H.R. 1 (OBBB) which included border enforcement funding, and celebrated the bill as delivering 'border enforcement.' His Stop Illegal Entry…
America'S Mountain PAC donor $8,500 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00883413/
Thin Blue Line PAC donor $5,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00882134/
Guarding Our Lasting Democracy donor $5,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00881268/
Duty Honor Victory PAC donor $7,500 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00874560/
Independent Pilots Assoc PAC donor $5,818 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00849323/
Building Up Democracy'S Dream donor $15,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00834507/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Raptor PAC donor $5,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00749481/
Vitoria PAC donor $5,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00712695/
Buckeye Liberty PAC donor $5,000 to Brad Knott's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00693796/
BillVoteDateAlignment
PROOF Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Yea 2026-09-03 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
platform_vs_vote 90/100
Platform: "Knott made the Americans for Tax Reform 'No New Taxes' pledge, committing to 'oppose and vote against any income tax hikes.'"
Vote: on "Knott voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) on July 3, 2025, which the Congressional…"
Knott signed a 'No New Taxes' pledge, yet voted for the OBBB which independent analysts projected would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit — effectively passing the cost to future taxpayers — while celebrating the bill as preventing 'draconian tax increases.'
platform_vs_vote 60/100
Platform: "Knott campaigned as a tough-on-crime former federal prosecutor who would 'crack down on crime' and make communities safer."
Vote: on "PoliScore analysis documented that Knott 'voted against several low-cost, evidence-based bills to…"
Knott ran as a detail-oriented former prosecutor focused on public safety, yet voted against low-cost, evidence-based bills to improve battery safety and cleaner industrial materials that would reduce fires and pollution — outcomes that directly enhance community safety.
statement_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "Knott's April/May newsletter stressed that 'among my top priorities has been improving local infrastructure like roads and water facilities, both of which need serious attention and renovation.' His House committee…
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Knott's April/May newsletter stressed that 'among my top priorities has been improving local infrastructure like roads and water facilities, both of which need serious attention and renovation.' His House committee assignments include Transportation & Infrastructure.
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Vote: on "Knott voted for H.R. 1 (OBBB), which repealed clean energy tax credits used by 89,000 North…"
Knott touted infrastructure investment as a top priority and sits on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, yet voted for the OBBB which repealed clean energy tax credits that supported infrastructure modernization for 89,000 North Carolina households — prioritizing tax cuts over the infrastructure…
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Knott touted infrastructure investment as a top priority and sits on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, yet voted for the OBBB which repealed clean energy tax credits that supported infrastructure modernization for 89,000 North Carolina households — prioritizing tax cuts over the infrastructure investments he publicly championed.
Last silence detection: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:57:33 GMT (via scheduled run)
In-person town halls and direct constituent engagement
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Expected position: As a freshman congressman who campaigned on engaging directly with voters through 'door knocking and town hall meetings,' Knott would be expected to hold regular in-person town halls where constituents can ask unscripted…
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Expected position: As a freshman congressman who campaigned on engaging directly with voters through 'door knocking and town hall meetings,' Knott would be expected to hold regular in-person town halls where constituents can ask unscripted questions. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Knott held mobile office hours in Johnston, Franklin, and Harnett counties and conducted telephone town halls where constituents had to pre-register and wait for an automated call. As of September 2025, he had held three such telephone events. When asked about in-person town halls, Knott opted for the controlled telephone format—even as other NC Republicans faced protestors at in-person events—raising concerns among constituents about accessibility and transparency. Primary URL: https://www.wunc.org/politics/2025-09-19/telephone-town-hall-nc-congressman-brad-knott-guns-immigration-health
Mass firings of federal workers by DOGE and their impact on veterans and VA healthcare in NC-13
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Expected position: As the representative of a district with approximately 50,000 veterans who rely on the Durham and Fayetteville VA Medical Centers, Knott would be expected to publicly address the Trump administration's mass firings of over 6,000 veteran…
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Expected position: As the representative of a district with approximately 50,000 veterans who rely on the Durham and Fayetteville VA Medical Centers, Knott would be expected to publicly address the Trump administration's mass firings of over 6,000 veteran federal workers and 2,500+ VA employees, and their impact on veteran healthcare access in his district. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this period, Knott was actively posting on social media about immigration enforcement, holding mobile office hours, and issuing statements on border security and law enforcement. However, a constituent veteran advocate reported in the Cardinal & Pine on March 25, 2025 that he had called and emailed Knott's office repeatedly for weeks about the VA layoffs and received no response—not even a courtesy reply. Knott issued no public statement addressing the Durham and Fayetteville VA firings specifically. Primary URL: https://cardinalpine.com/opinion/op-ed-nc-13s-veterans-deserve-answers-from-congressman-brad-knott/
law & lobbying firms
Honeywell International PAC, Federal Bipartisan Voluntary Public Affairs Committee Of The, American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (amounts: $6,000 (2026), $11,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: law & lobbying firms
other / unclassified
Kelley Drye & Warren PAC, American Revival PAC (amounts: $8,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
other candidates' committees
Huck PAC, George Holding For Congress Inc., Ted Budd For Senate, Vitoria PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
colleagues' leadership pacs
Raptor PAC, Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac, Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, First In Freedom PAC, Innovation PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Together Holding Our Majority PAC, Electing…
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Raptor PAC, Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac, Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, First In Freedom PAC, Innovation PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Together Holding Our Majority PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), In The Arena PAC, Buckeye Liberty PAC, Building Up Democracy'S Dream, Duty Honor Victory PAC, Guarding Our Lasting Democracy, Thin Blue Line PAC, America'S Mountain PAC (amounts: $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $15,000 (2024), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $8,500 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $6,500 (2026)
Altria Group, Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $10,000 (2026)
America'S Mountain PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $8,500 (2026)
Thin Blue Line PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Guarding Our Lasting Democracy Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Duty Honor Victory PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $7,500 (2026)
Independent Pilots Assoc PAC Labor unions $5,818 (2026)
Building Up Democracy'S Dream Colleagues' leadership PACs $15,000 (2024)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2026)
Raptor PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $6,000 (2026)
Vitoria PAC Other candidates' committees $5,000 (2026)
Buckeye Liberty PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
American Revival PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)
In The Arena PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Ted Budd For Senate Other candidates' committees $6,000 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Healthcare Access & Costs 68 45 55
Social Security & Medicare 70 55 45
Agriculture & Rural Interests 60 70 30
Education & Parental Rights 70 75 25
Economy, Jobs & Manufacturing 78 80 20
Crime & Public Safety 74 85 15
Taxes & Fiscal Policy 82 85 15
Abortion Policy 62 88 12
Energy Production & Costs 72 90 10
Veterans & Military Affairs 65 92 8
Border Security & Immigration Enforcement 88 95 5
Election Integrity & Voter ID 80 98 2
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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$4.3BDonor Contributions
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Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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