John Bradford Knott[1] (born April 17, 1986)[2] is an American attorney and politician. He is the member-elect for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina's 13th congressional district.
Brad Knott | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 13th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Wiley Nickel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Bradford Knott April 17, 1986 North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Baylor University (BA) Wake Forest University (JD) |
Knott attended St. David's School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree from Baylor University and his Juris Doctor degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law. Knott worked as a federal prosecutor in the office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina.[3]
Knott ran for the United States House of Representatives seat for North Carolina's 13th congressional district in the 2024 elections. He advanced to a runoff election against Kelly Daughtry, who finished in first place with 27% of the vote, while Knott obtained about 19%.[4][5] After Donald Trump and Americans for Prosperity endorsed Knott,[6][7] Daughtry dropped out of the race, leaving Knott to become the Republican nominee.[8] He won the November election.[9]
Knott's father, Joe, was an assistant U.S. attorney.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Brad Knott - R North Carolina, 13th- Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "North Carolina New Members 2025". The Hill. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "House hopeful touts his record on crime - Restoration NewsMedia". Restoration NewsMedia -. December 29, 2023.
- ^ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article286345210.html
- ^ "Runoff expected between Kelly Daughtry, Brad Knott in crowded GOP primary for NC-13th". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Former President Trump endorses Brad Knott for NC's 13th Congressional District". April 6, 2024.
- ^ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287428305.html
- ^ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article288095105.html
- ^ "AP Race Call: Republican Brad Knott wins election to U.S. House in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District". The Journal. Associated Press.
- ^ Battaglia, Danielle. "Trump-backed Brad Knott likely headed to Congress. Why he quit dream job in NC to run". Retrieved November 7, 2024.