John Bradford Knott

John Bradford "Brad" Knott is the Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 13th congressional district, having been sworn in on January 3, 2025 after winning the 2024 election. As a U.S. Representative, Knott is responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, providing oversight of the executive branch, and serving the interests of constituents through casework and advocacy, as well as participating in committee work that shapes policy in specific areas of government ¹¹.

Born on April 17, 1986, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Knott grew up in a family with a strong public‑service tradition; his father was an assistant U.S. attorney and his grandfather served on the Wake County Board of Commissioners. He attended St. David’s School, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University, and received his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law ¹¹.

Knott began his professional career as a federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina in 2016, a position he held until November 2023. In that role he prosecuted federal crimes and gained experience in the federal justice system, which he later cited as preparation for legislative work ¹¹.

In 2024 Knott entered the race for the open NC‑13 House seat. After a primary runoff against Kelly Daughtry, he secured the Republican nomination and won the general election in November 2024, becoming the district’s representative in the 119th Congress ¹¹. During his campaign he received endorsements from former President Donald Trump and the advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, and his brother Thomas contributed significant funds to a supporting super‑PAC ¹¹.

In Congress, Knott serves on the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he participates in shaping legislation on national security, legal matters, and infrastructure projects ¹¹. His publicly stated positions include strong support for the Second Amendment and gun‑rights protections, backing Israel in the Gaza conflict while opposing additional aid to Ukraine, advocating for reduced federal employment and spending, and opposing sanctuary policies in favor of stricter immigration enforcement ¹¹.

Knott is married to Joanna Saleeby, with whom he has two children, and continues to reside in Raleigh, where he maintains ties to his family’s legal and political legacy ¹¹.

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