{"biography":"Paul Barringer is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina\u2019s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election. The role involves drafting federal legislation, overseeing the federal budget, and representing the interests of the district\u2019s roughly 800,000 residents in Washington, D.C.\n\nBarringer grew up on his family\u2019s tree\u2011farm in Lee County, a property that has been in his family since the 1800s. He earned a high\u2011school diploma from Episcopal High School, a bachelor\u2019s degree in American Studies from Davidson College, a J.D. from the University of North Carolina, and a master\u2019s in public affairs from Princeton University. [1][20]\n\nProfessionally, Barringer has spent more than two decades at the intersection of health care, law, and public policy. He has worked as a health\u2011care consultant for Enterprise Support Partners, served as a lawyer representing individuals with disabilities in Social Security matters, and managed his family\u2019s timber operation. [11][20] He also founded a Made\u2011in\u2011America clothing brand, Mill & Mountain, and has experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the health\u2011care sector. [1][11]\n\nIn May 2025 Barringer officially filed to run for the open U.S. House seat held by Republican incumbent Brad Knott. [12] He campaigned on \u201ccommon\u2011sense and constitutional values,\u201d emphasizing fiscal responsibility, local control, health\u2011care reform, and support for farmers affected by tariffs. [12][19][20] He completed Ballotpedia\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, where he described himself as an attorney, health\u2011care consultant, farmer, Eagle Scout, Sunday\u2011school teacher, and endurance athlete. [1][11]\n\nBarringer won the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026 with 59.1% of the vote (29,743 votes), defeating Frank Pierce (29.4%, 14,794 votes) and Alexander Nicholi (11.5%, 5,800 votes), per Ballotpedia's certified results. [2][16] The general\u2011election ballot lists him alongside incumbent Republican Brad Knott, Green Party candidate Anthony Aguilar, and Libertarian Steven Swinton. [1][3]\n\nFinancial disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission show that Barringer\u2019s principal campaign committee, \u201cPAUL BARRINGER FOR CONGRESS,\u201d raised $805,553 in total receipts, including $485,303 in contributions and a $320,000 personal loan, and ended the reporting period with $426,593 cash on hand. [4][5] A local news story reported that his campaign had raised more than $410,000 since launch, making it one of the strongest fundraising efforts for a North Carolina congressional challenger. [12]\n\nBarringer\u2019s platform, as outlined on his campaign website, calls for protecting constitutional rights, investing in domestic industry, supporting maternal health and family\u2011planning services, maintaining law\u2011abiding citizens\u2019 right to own firearms, and promoting science\u2011based stewardship of public lands. [20][10] He stresses a \u201cbottom\u2011up\u201d approach, promising to walk the district\u2019s 180\u2011mile listening tour route on a bike to hear directly from voters. [12]\n\nIf elected, Barringer would bring his blend of health\u2011policy expertise, legal experience, and agricultural background to the House, aiming to improve Medicaid accountability, reduce health\u2011care waste, and advocate for policies that benefit both rural and suburban constituents of the 13th District.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Paul Barringer - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Barringer)\n- [2] [North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina's_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026_(March_3_Democratic_primary))\n- [3] [North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina's_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026)\n- [4] [BARRINGER, PAUL - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NC13228/)\n- [5] [PAUL BARRINGER FOR CONGRESS - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00906057/)\n- [10] [Paul Barringer Democrat for Congress | Common Sense & NC Values](https://paulbarringer.com)\n- [11] [Meet Paul Barringer - Paul Barringer Democrat for Congress](https://paulbarringer.com/about)\n- [12] [CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE PAUL BARRINGER OFFICIALLY FILES FOR CONGRESS IN NORTH CAROLINA\u2019S 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT | News | caswellmessenger.com](https://www.caswellmessenger.com/news/article_9a0431e5-a912-4e88-a165-f758770fe157.html)\n- [16] [Paul Barringer wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District | AP News](https://apnews.com/1004639ae8d94102b890b58f69bfb010)\n- [19] [Barringer To Run For US Congressional Seat \u2013 JoCo Report](https://jocoreport.com/barringer-to-run-for-us-congressional-seat/)\n- [20] [Paul Barringer platform & website | North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 13](https://branch.vote/races/2026-north-carolina-general-election-nc-state-us-representative-nc-congressional-13/candidates/paul-barringer)\n","campaigns":[{"contest":"us_house_013","county":"caswell","county_count":9,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Us House Of Representatives District 13"},{"contest":"us_house_013","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Us House Of Representatives District 13"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Paul","fullname":"Paul Jehu Barringer III","lastname":"Barringer","middlename":"Jehu","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"us_house_013","contest_title":"Us House Of Representatives District 13","county":"caswell","county_count":9,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"us_house","office_title":"U.S. Representative","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"us_house_013","contest_title":"Us House Of Representatives District 13","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"us_house","office_title":"U.S. Representative","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"us_house_013","contest_title":"Us House Of Representatives District 13","county":null,"county_count":0,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"us_house","office_title":"U.S. Representative","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"us_house","office_title":"U.S. Representative","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"suffix":"III","summary":"Paul Barringer is the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina\u2019s 13th District, a health\u2011care lawyer and farmer who won the 2026 primary and is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and common\u2011sense reforms.","terms":[],"token":"804f2f5a29208f9a"}