Jason Whitfield Moore

Jason Whitfield Moore is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina House District 13 in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature; members serve two‑year terms, introduce and vote on state laws, and serve on standing committees that oversee areas such as education, health, and transportation. District 13 covers Carteret and Craven counties, encompassing coastal communities and rural areas that rely heavily on tourism, fishing, and agriculture.

Moore filed his candidacy in early 2026, announcing his intention to represent District 13 and to bring the concerns of Carteret and Craven counties to Raleigh. In a post on the Carteret County Democratic Party’s Facebook page, he confirmed his filing and expressed a commitment to “hear your voice and earn your support”¹⁷.

He was raised in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, and was born in Durham. After living in Beaufort for many years, Moore now resides near his family farm by the Baynes Store, a historic site known for its connection to Dorothea Lange’s photography of the Great Depression era¹⁸. He cites the community’s history as shaping his view of policy‑making, emphasizing a bottom‑up approach rather than top‑down mandates.

Moore’s prior political experience includes a 2022 Republican primary run for a seat on the Clay County Board of Commissioners, where he appeared on the ballot for the May 17 primary⁵. While that campaign was under a different party affiliation, his recent alignment with the Democratic Party reflects a shift in his political stance as he seeks state‑level office.

The Democratic primary for District 13 was cancelled, allowing Moore to advance automatically to the November ballot where he will face incumbent Republican Celeste Cairns¹. As of the latest information, Moore has not received endorsements from any Democratic or progressive organizations, and he has not completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey¹⁶.

Moore can be contacted via email at [email protected], a address listed on his Ballotpedia profile¹. No campaign website has been identified in the available sources.

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