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Brent Michael Caldwell
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Brent 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.
Caldwell'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.
Background and education
Caldwell 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.
Career
Before 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.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Caldwell”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Caldwell”.
Federal offices — campaign finance
- US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), not with state systems — FEC candidate search. Filter by office, state, and cycle to narrow the results. Financial disclosures (personal assets and income) for members of Congress and congressional candidates are filed with the US House Clerk or US Senate Office of Public Records, depending on the office.