Who won the North Carolina House District 13 election 2026?
Paul Barringer (Democratic) won the 2026 North Carolina House District 13 election with 50.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 5, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Barringer ✓ Winner | Democratic | 159,981 | 50.5% |
| Brad Knott | Republican | 152,329 | 48.1% |
| Steven Swinton | Libertarian | 4,479 | 1.4% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the North Carolina state election office.