Results in North Carolina's 14th congressional district
2 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
2 candidates · ballot order · Tim Moore currently holds this seat
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceThe candidate's stated positions and basic record are documented, but coverage is thin — often little independent reporting, or criticism from only one side.What would raise it: More independent reporting, a documented voting record, or published criticism from a named opponent would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
The Republican legislative agenda in Congress.
Support for Israel; he is endorsed by AIPAC.
Business and manufacturing policy in the Charlotte region's western counties.
Border security and immigration enforcement.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
U.S. Representative for the 14th District since January 2025; elected in 2024 with 58.1%, flipping the seat.
Member of the North Carolina House from 2003 to 2025 and its speaker from 2015 to 2025.
Won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary.
Endorsed by President Trump, AIPAC and the Charlotte Observer.
We found no published arguments for or against this candidate.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Moore by name could be found for this cycle. Sources checked: his name with 'criticism' and with 'speaker', against Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee material, against LaKesha Womack's campaign, and against Charlotte Observer, WCNC, WSOC and WFAE coverage. Because no case against him exists on the record, no case for him is presented either, rather than showing his own side's case unanswered.
He is endorsed by President Trump, AIPAC and the Charlotte Observer; those endorsements are recorded here rather than presented as a one-sided argument.
He has been in office since January 2025, so his congressional voting record is short.
Works as a consultant; graduate of Vanderbilt University.
Beat Brent Caldwell and Ahmid Kargbo in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary.
Has not held elected office.
We found no published arguments for or against this candidate.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Womack by name could be found. Sources checked: her name with 'criticism', against National Republican Congressional Committee material, against Tim Moore's campaign, and against Charlotte Observer, WCNC and WSOC coverage. Because no case against her exists on the record, no case for her is presented either.
Her endorsements and fundraising were not established from sources read; the Charlotte Observer endorsed a different Democrat in the primary.
Her positions on federal legislation beyond the three themes above were not established.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
North Carolina held its primary on March 3, 2026. Republican incumbent Tim Moore won renomination; Democrat LaKesha Womack beat Brent Caldwell and Ahmid Kargbo. The district covers Burke, Cleveland, Gaston and Rutherford counties and parts of Mecklenburg and Polk. Roster confirmed against Ballotpedia and WCNC reporting. Neither candidate is shown with arguments for or against: no published criticism of either by name from someone opposing them could be found, and presenting a case for one side only would tilt the page.
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