{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Kate Barr","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKathryn \"Kate\" Compton Barr ran as a Republican in the 2026 primary for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Timothy K. Moore [1][2]. She openly identifies as a lifelong Democrat and entered the Republican primary specifically to draw attention to gerrymandering [1][2]. She lost to Moore in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary [3]; NC State Board of Elections candidate filing records show Barr filed only for the primary while Moore filed for both the primary and the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces Democrat Lakesha Womack [3][4].\n\nBarr's central campaign issue was gerrymandering and redistricting reform. On economic policy, she supported making the first $100,000 of income tax-free, raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour, and progressive taxation on high earners [1].\n\n## Background and education\nBarr was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in 2000, earned a bachelor's degree in biology and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004, and a master's degree in health behavior from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2008 [3].\n\n## Career\nBarr worked as a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan before returning to North Carolina [1][3]. She later served as CEO of Pip and Grow, a North Carolina company that manufactures eco-conscious cardboard baby bassinets marketed as the \"Smitten\" baby box, before stepping back from that role in 2021 to focus on her career in behavioral science [1]. She is also a part-owner of a small business [3].\n\n## Family\nBarr has been married to her husband for 20 years and is the mother of two children [1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Facing the voters: Kate Compton Barr \u2014 Shelby Independent](https://www.shelbyindependent.com/post/facing-the-voters-kate-compton-barr)\n- [2] [N.C. Democrat runs as Republican to shed light on gerrymandering \u2014 Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/01/05/n-c--democrat-runs-as-republican-to-shed-light-on-gerrymandering)\n- [3] [Kate Barr \u2014 Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kate_Barr) (used only for the birthplace, education, and primary-result facts not available from any other public source found)\n- [4] [North Carolina State Board of Elections 2026 Candidate Filing listing](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv), accessed 2026-07-20\n","firstname":"Kathryn","lastname":"Barr","middlename":"Leigh Compton","suffix":null,"token":"dd06dd8a8f757242"},"token":"w0QIsSFf3C45mO4e"},{"candidatename":"Ahmid Kargbo","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"**Ahmid Majeed Kargbo lost the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for US House District 14, placing 3rd of 3 candidates with 2,361 votes (6.0%); Lakesha Womack won the nomination with 20,641 votes (52.2%) [4].**\n\nAhmid Majeed Kargbo is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 14th Congressional District in North Carolina's 2026 elections. The North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list shows Ahmid Majeed Kargbo filing as a DEM candidate on December 18, 2025 [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Ahmid Majeed Kargbo is a registered voter in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, registered since 2017 (9 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2]. NC's bulk voter export publishes only year of birth, not a full date; the voter file lists Ahmid Majeed Kargbo's year of birth as 2000 [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 9 elections voted in since 2018, most recently the March 3, 2026 primary election [3].\n\nNo additional published biographical information beyond the candidate filing and voter records was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Ahmid Majeed Kargbo can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter registration file, accessed 2026-07-21 (https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), accessed 2026-07-21 (https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)\n\n[4] North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 primary election results (precinct-level canvass), published at dl.ncsbe.gov (https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)","firstname":"Ahmid","lastname":"Kargbo","middlename":"Majeed","suffix":null,"token":"44e5d59ce21f2b77"},"token":"xChZoAzOaBL70rIa"},{"candidatename":"Tim Moore","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Timothy Keith \"Tim\" Moore is the incumbent Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina\u2019s 14th congressional district, seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. As a U.S. Representative, he serves a two\u2011year term in the nation\u2019s lower legislative chamber, participating in the formulation of federal law, oversight of the executive branch, and constituent services for the district\u2019s roughly 750,000 residents\u301020\u2020L1-L4\u3011.\n\nMoore was born on October\u202f2,\u202f1970, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992 and a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995\u30109\u2020L31-L34\u3011. After law school he joined a Shelby law firm, later opening his own practice in Kings Mountain in 2009, representing businesses and individuals\u30109\u2020L41-L44\u3011.\n\nHis political career began with election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2002, representing the 111th district. He served continuously until 2025, rising to become Speaker of the North Carolina House from 2015 to 2025, the longest\u2011serving speaker in the state\u2019s history\u30109\u2020L55-L58\u3011\u301013\u2020L1-L3\u3011. As speaker, Moore championed conservative legislation on immigration, tax policy, voter identification, and other issues, and was known for his control of floor debate\u301013\u2020L5-L7\u3011.\n\nIn 2023 Moore was a lead plaintiff in the high\u2011profile case *Moore v. Harper*, which challenged the North Carolina Supreme Court\u2019s authority to review congressional redistricting maps. The case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately affirmed the state court\u2019s jurisdiction in a 6\u20113 decision\u301015\u2020L1-L4\u3011. Moore\u2019s involvement underscored his focus on election law and state legislative authority\u30103\u2020L1-L9\u3011.\n\nMoore won election to the U.S. House on January\u202f3,\u202f2025, succeeding Jeff Jackson. He was re\u2011elected in 2024 with 58.1% of the vote and again secured the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary, defeating Kate\u202fBarr with 83.0% of the vote\u30104\u2020L1-L4\u3011\u30105\u2020L1-L4\u3011. In the same cycle, Democratic challenger Lakesha\u202fWomack won her primary with 52.2%\u30105\u2020L13-L16\u3011. Moore\u2019s campaign finance reports show he raised $1.7\u202fmillion between January\u202f2021 and June\u202f2022, and his 2024\u20112025 FEC filings list total receipts of $1.43\u202fmillion and expenditures of $782,550\u30102\u2020L1-L4\u3011\u30106\u2020L1-L4\u3011.\n\nIn Congress, Moore serves on the Committee on Financial Services (including a Vice\u2011Chair role) and the House Committee on the Budget\u30104\u2020L1-L4\u3011\u301020\u2020L9-L12\u3011. His legislative activity includes bills on law\u2011enforcement support, immigration, taxation, and infrastructure, reflecting his stated priorities on public safety and economic growth\u301020\u2020L13-L18\u3011. Endorsements for his 2026 race include former President Donald Trump and several law\u2011enforcement and public\u2011safety organizations\u30104\u2020L1-L4\u3011.\n\nMoore resides in the district he represents and continues to advocate for conservative policies while fulfilling the constitutional duties of a U.S. Representative, including voting on federal legislation, overseeing federal agencies, and addressing constituent concerns.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Timothy Moore - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Timothy_Moore)\n- [2] [Timothy Moore raised more than any other Republican House candidate in North Carolina \u2013 Ballotpedia News](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2022/07/17/timothy-moore-raised-more-than-any-other-republican-house-candidate-in-north-carolina/)\n- [3] [Next steps in Moore v. Harper \u2013 Ballotpedia News](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2023/03/23/next-steps-in-moore-v-harper/)\n- [4] [Timothy K. Moore - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Timothy_K._Moore)\n- [5] [North Carolina's 14th Congressional District - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina's_14th_Congressional_District)\n- [6] [MOORE, TIM - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4NC14015/)\n- [7] [Home | Representative Tim Moore](https://timmoore.house.gov/)\n- [9] [Tim Moore (North Carolina politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Moore_(North_Carolina_politician))\n- [11] [Timothy Moore's Finances](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/campaign-finance/41316/timothy-moore)\n- [12] [Speaker Tim Moore (@NCHouseSpeaker) / Twitter](https://twitter.com/NCHouseSpeaker)\n- [13] [NC-14: Timothy Moore (R) | The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis](https://www.thewellnews.com/2024-elections/new-members-to-watch-in-2025/nc-14-timothy-moore-r/)\n- [15] [Moore v. Harper (21-1271)](https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/moore-v-harper-2/)\n- [18] [North Carolina House District 14 Primary Election Live Results 2026 - NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/north-carolina-us-house-district-14-results)\n- [19] [Timothy K Moore - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/timothy-k-moore)\n- [20] [Rep. Tim Moore [R-NC14, 2025-2026], Representative for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District - GovTrack.us](https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/tim_moore/457005)","firstname":"Timothy","lastname":"Moore","middlename":"Keith","suffix":null,"token":"4cf25e0e350be7ea"},"token":"McS1_RlpsS-9r17Z"},{"candidatename":"Lakesha Womack","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Lakesha Shanese Womack is the Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina\u2019s 14th Congressional District, a seat that will be contested in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. The U.S. House requires candidates to be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years, and an inhabitant of the state they wish to represent; Womack meets all constitutional criteria and secured the Democratic nomination by winning the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 primary with 52.2% of the vote (20,586 votes) against Brent Caldwell and Ahmid Kargbo\u30101\u2020L31-L38\u3011. \n\nBorn and raised in Alabama, Womack earned a high\u2011school diploma from the Alabama School of Math and Science before attending Vanderbilt University, where she received a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science in 1999\u30101\u2020L13-L15\u3011. She is currently pursuing a Master of Legal Studies at Vanderbilt Law School, as noted on her campaign biography and the Election Hub profile\u30104\u2020L13-L16\u3011\u30108\u2020L31-L34\u3011. At 47 years old, she brings both academic credentials and extensive professional experience to her congressional bid\u30104\u2020L1-L3\u3011. \n\nWomack\u2019s career spans consulting, finance, nonprofit leadership, and media. She founded Womack Consulting Group in 2005, providing brand management, leadership training, and strategic planning to a range of clients\u301016\u2020L9-L13\u3011. She serves as Chief Strategy Officer for ASPIRE Community Capital, an emerging community\u2011development financial institution that expands capital access for under\u2011capitalized entrepreneurs\u30101\u2020L19-L21\u3011\u30107\u2020L31-L34\u3011. Her r\u00e9sum\u00e9 also includes roles as CEO of Thrive Creative Community, executive producer of the \u201cLaKesha Womack\u201d show, and deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church\u30101\u2020L17-L20\u3011. \n\nPolitical experience includes work on Hillary Clinton\u2019s 2016 presidential campaign, where she helped build capacity for North Carolina from South Carolina, and service on the Podium Operations Team for the 2024 Democratic National Convention\u30101\u2020L41-L44\u3011. She has acted as a strategist for local and state races, facilitated civic\u2011engagement workshops, and served on advisory boards such as the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee and Friends of Keep Charlotte Beautiful\u30101\u2020L21-L23\u3011. \n\nWomack\u2019s platform emphasizes affordable health care, economic mobility, and robust public education. She advocates protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, raising the federal minimum wage, expanding access to capital through CDFIs, and investing in affordable housing and rural hospitals\u301015\u2020L1-L30\u3011. In interviews she stresses rebuilding federal agencies with equity and listening to constituents to shape policy priorities\u301010\u2020L45-L53\u3011. \n\nBeyond policy, Womack is an ordained minister, a published author of more than twenty books, and a host of the \u201cCourageous Conversations\u201d podcast. She leads several community initiatives, including the Black Seed Network and the #RethinkingChurch Strategies collective, reflecting a blend of faith\u2011based service and entrepreneurial leadership\u301016\u2020L23-L30\u3011. Her campaign is run through the website womack4nc14.com, which provides opportunities for donations, volunteering, and voter outreach\u30107\u2020L1-L8\u3011.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Lakesha Womack - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Lakesha_Womack)\n- [4] [Lakesha Womack | The Election Hub](https://www.theelectionhub.org/mecklenburg-county/lakesha-womack/2026-primary/north-carolina)\n- [5] [LaKesha Womack (@lakeshawomack)](https://www.facebook.com/lakeshawomack/)\n- [7] [LaKesha Womack for NC-14 | Join the Movement for Progress](https://www.womack4nc14.com)\n- [8] [Meet the Candidate | Get Involved Today \u2014 LaKesha Womack for NC-14](https://www.womack4nc14.com/bio)\n- [10] [The Political Beat: District 14 Democrat candidate LaKesha Womack discusses campaign, priorities \u2013 WSOC TV](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/political-beat-district-14-democrat-candidate-lakesha-womack-discusses-campaign-priorities/JE7W5QMXQBBMBOGPFE5EJNKK34/)\n- [13] [The Political Beat: District 14 Democrat candidate LaKesha Womack discusses campaign, priorities](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/political-beat-district-14-democrat-160607207.html)\n- [15] [LaKesha Womack | Issues & Priorities for North Carolina\u2019s 14th Congressional District \u2014 LaKesha Womack for NC-14](https://www.womack4nc14.com/issues)\n- [16] [LaKesha Womack - Charlotte, North Carolina, Entrpreneur, BA (Political Science), Vanderbilt University | about.me](https://about.me/lakeshawomack)\n- [17] [Lakesha Womack wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina\u2019s 14th Congressional District - WTOP News](https://wtop.com/news/2026/03/lakesha-womack-wins-democratic-nomination-for-u-s-house-in-north-carolinas-14th-congressional-district/)\n- [20] [North Carolina House District 14 Primary Election Live Results 2026 - NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/north-carolina-us-house-district-14-results)","firstname":"Lakesha","lastname":"Womack","middlename":"Shanese","suffix":null,"token":"14a3cf6c7e196d93"},"token":"DVP6EUCxwsWi0zwT"},{"candidatename":"Brent Caldwell","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBrent Michael Caldwell ran as a Democrat in the 2026 primary for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District. He lost the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary to Lakesha Womack.\n\nCaldwell's platform focused on lowering costs for families, protecting democratic institutions, and ending tax breaks for corporate outsourcing. He also supported expanding rural broadband access and making childcare more affordable.\n\n## Background and education\nCaldwell earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and public policy from the University of Mississippi, a master's degree in political sociology from the London School of Economics, and a J.D. from Duke University School of Law.\n\n## Career\nBefore entering law, Caldwell worked in professional politics as a campaign aide and union organizer. He served as a judicial law clerk on the North Carolina Business Court and subsequently practiced commercial real estate finance law in Charlotte.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Charlotte, N.C. attorney running for Congress in 2026 \u2013 WCNC](https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/brent-caldwell-congress-bid-9-30-2025/275-dc3a24ba-55c4-4559-a4b9-8bbcec22a4ad)\n- [2] [Caldwell For Congress 2026](https://www.caldwellforcongress2026.com/)\n","firstname":"Brent","lastname":"Caldwell","middlename":"Michael","suffix":null,"token":"ac39c395fc5d6114"},"token":"J73d3hCtmPY2vb_n"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"us_representative","o.office":"us_house","office":"us_house","officedescription":"A United States Representative represents a single congressional district in the lower chamber of Congress, serving a two-year term. Representatives write and pass federal law, originate revenue bills, fund and oversee the executive branch, and serve constituents in dealings with federal agencies.","officequalities":"- Legislative craft at the federal level: reading, drafting, and amending federal statute, and knowing the law being changed.\n- Understanding of the district's economic and everyday concerns, and constituent-service capacity for casework with federal agencies.\n- Persuasion and coalition-building across party and factional lines to form working majorities.\n- Integrity: acting for constituents and the public good rather than personal gain, independent of undue influence.\n- Oversight judgment: the House funds and oversees the executive branch and the military.","officeterm":2,"officetitle":"U.S. Representative","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Us House Of Representatives District 14"}