Rep. Tim Moore was elected to the seat in 2024.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ Candidates hoping to represent North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot during Tuesday’s primary election.
Rep. Tim Moore was elected to the seat in 2024 after Jeff Jackson chose to go on a successful bid for North Carolina Attorney General.ย
Moore is facing one challenger in the Republican primary. The Democratic primary features three contenders.
The 14th District represents portions of Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cleveland, Burke, and Rutherford counties.
Republican primary
Moore has represented the 14th District since he was sworn in January 2025. He previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2003 to 2025.
Moore serves on Congressional committees for Financial Services. In 2024, he defeated Democrat Pamela Genant in the general election with 58.1% of the votes.
Moore’s campaign website states he stands for fiscal responsibility, smarter regulation, and stronger support for hardworking families and local economies. He highlights his efforts in the NC House of Representatives where he advocated for voter ID laws, outlawing of sanctuary cities, and balancing the budget.
Kate Barr is facing Moore in the primary but has admitted to being a “fake Republican.” She’s ran in previous elections as a Democrat and says she’s running to showcase gerrymandering in the district and the state.
Barr’s main campaign positions are fighting for eliminating gerrymandering, fair pay, income tax deductions, and fair prices for various necessities.ย
Democratic primary
Brent Caldwell works as a real estate finance attorney. Caldwell has previously worked as a campaign aide and union organizer. He holds degrees from Duke Law and the London School of Economics.
Caldwell hopes to expand access to childcare, lower grocery prices, and increase retirement security, among other issues, if elected.
Ahmid Kargbo works as an IT specialist. He attended Central Piedmont Community College.
Kargbo is advocating for providing Medicare for all Americans, offering free public education, designing high speed rail across the nation, and abolishing ICE, among other issues.
Lakesha Womack works as a consultant. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.
Womack is advocating for affordable health care, small business growth, and public education.
