Recent events
2026-03-31
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Knott's 2026 cycle fundraising reached $826,000. Top PAC contributors include AICPA PAC ($15,000), Raptor PAC ($15,000), Deloitte PAC ($12,000), Novo Nordisk PAC ($12,000), and George Holding for Congress ($12,000).
2026-02-08
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[disclosure] PoliScore analysis documented that Knott 'voted against several low-cost, evidence-based bills to improve battery safety, develop cleaner industrial materials, and support joint farm-and-energy research…
2025-09-11
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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…
2025-07-03
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on 2025-07-03: Voted for President Trump's signature reconciliation bill (218-214), which included $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, new Medicaid work requirements projected to…
2025-07-03
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[vote] Knott voted for H.R. 1 (OBBB), which repealed clean energy tax credits used by 89,000 North Carolina households and cut nearly $200 billion from SNAP. The SNAP cuts were projected to affect working families in…
2025-07-03
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[vote] Knott voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) on July 3, 2025, which the Congressional Budget Office projected would add $2.4 trillion to the national deficit. Knott celebrated its passage, calling it…
2025-06-10
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[statement] 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…
2025-04-10
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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…
2025-03-31
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Knott's joint fundraising committee, Knott Victory Committee, raised $47,254.
2025-01-23
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Voted yea on H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act) on 2025-01-23: Voted for legislation establishing criminal penalties for healthcare practitioners who fail to provide medical care to infants born…
2025-01-16
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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…
2025-01-16
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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…
2025-01-15
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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…
2025-01-07
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Voted yea on H.R. 29 / S. 5 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-07: Voted for legislation mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants accused of theft offenses. Passed with bipartisan support, 264-159, with 48…
2024-12-31
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The American Foundations Committee, a single-candidate super PAC supporting Brad Knott, was active in the 2024 cycle.
2024-12-31
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Knott self-financed his campaign with $760,483 in candidate loans, as disclosed on FEC Form 3 Schedule C. His total debts stood at $760,482 as of December 31, 2024.
2024-12-31
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Brad Knott's campaign committee raised $2,449,557 in the 2023-2024 election cycle, with candidate self-financing accounting for $760,483 (31.04%) — largely personal loans — and only 1.60% from small individual donors…
2024-12-31
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The Retired category was the top contributing industry at $242,884, all from individuals.
2024-12-31
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Leadership PACs contributed $94,250, Securities & Investment $92,350, Health Professionals $76,475, and Insurance $50,500 in the 2023-2024 cycle.
2024-12-31
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The Real Estate industry contributed $149,006, with $143,006 from individuals and $6,000 from PACs. Kane Realty was the top single contributor at $29,706.
2024-11-05
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[platform] Knott campaigned as a tough-on-crime former federal prosecutor who would 'crack down on crime' and make communities safer.
2024-05-01
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[platform] Knott made the Americans for Tax Reform 'No New Taxes' pledge, committing to 'oppose and vote against any income tax hikes.'
