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Paul Barringer

Democrat U.S. House · District 13 North Carolina Challenger

Primary Mar 3, 2026 (7 months ago)

General Nov 3, 2026

👤 About Paul Barringer

Paul Barringer is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 13 in North Carolina’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, PAUL BARRINGER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SANFORD, NC, with THOMAN, SHAYNE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.2M raised, $676K spent, and $508K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $698K from individuals and $16K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $150K (13%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $320K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Brad Knott.

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📄 FEC filings

💰 Campaign finance

Raised$1.2M

Cash on hand$508K

Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle

🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 13

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Brad Knott (incumbent)

Republican · $1.6M raised

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Paul Barringer VIEWING

Democrat · $1.2M raised

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Anthony Bailey Aguilar

GRE · $50K raised

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Alexander Nicholi

Democrat · $7K raised

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Frank Pierce

Democrat · $2K raised

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Josh McConkey

Republican

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Siddhanth Sharma

Republican

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Steven Swinton

LIB

8 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.

Detailed Campaign Finance

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Elections 2026 › North Carolina › Paul Barringer

2026 candidate profile

Paul Barringer

Democrat · Challenger

Running for: North Carolina House District 13

✓ Won 2026 primary

$1.2M

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FEC status

Biography

Paul Barringer is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 13 in North Carolina’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, PAUL BARRINGER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SANFORD, NC, with THOMAN, SHAYNE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.2M raised, $676K spent, and $508K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $698K from individuals and $16K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $150K (13%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $320K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Brad Knott.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH6NC13228

OfficeNorth Carolina House District 13

PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — North Carolina District 13

Primary: Mar 3, 2026 (7 months ago) · General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (7)

IncumbentR$1.6M raised

Anthony Bailey Aguilar

Alexander Nicholi

Siddhanth Sharma

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