Timothy Keith Moore

Timothy Keith "Tim" Moore is the incumbent Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 14th congressional district, seeking re‑election in the November 3, 2026 general election. As a U.S. Representative, he serves a two‑year term in the nation’s lower legislative chamber, participating in the formulation of federal law, oversight of the executive branch, and constituent services for the district’s roughly 750,000 residents【20†L1-L4】.

Moore was born on October 2, 1970, 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【9†L31-L34】. After law school he joined a Shelby law firm, later opening his own practice in Kings Mountain in 2009, representing businesses and individuals【9†L41-L44】.

His 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‑serving speaker in the state’s history【9†L55-L58】【13†L1-L3】. As speaker, Moore championed conservative legislation on immigration, tax policy, voter identification, and other issues, and was known for his control of floor debate【13†L5-L7】.

In 2023 Moore was a lead plaintiff in the high‑profile case Moore v. Harper, which challenged the North Carolina Supreme Court’s authority to review congressional redistricting maps. The case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately affirmed the state court’s jurisdiction in a 6‑3 decision【15†L1-L4】. Moore’s involvement underscored his focus on election law and state legislative authority【3†L1-L9】.

Moore won election to the U.S. House on January 3, 2025, succeeding Jeff Jackson. He was re‑elected in 2024 with 58.1% of the vote and again secured the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary, defeating Kate Barr with 83.0% of the vote【4†L1-L4】【5†L1-L4】. In the same cycle, Democratic challenger Lakesha Womack won her primary with 52.2%【5†L13-L16】. Moore’s campaign finance reports show he raised $1.7 million between January 2021 and June 2022, and his 2024‑2025 FEC filings list total receipts of $1.43 million and expenditures of $782,550【2†L1-L4】【6†L1-L4】.

In Congress, Moore serves on the Committee on Financial Services (including a Vice‑Chair role) and the House Committee on the Budget【4†L1-L4】【20†L9-L12】. His legislative activity includes bills on law‑enforcement support, immigration, taxation, and infrastructure, reflecting his stated priorities on public safety and economic growth【20†L13-L18】. Endorsements for his 2026 race include former President Donald Trump and several law‑enforcement and public‑safety organizations【4†L1-L4】.

Moore 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.

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