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Brad Knott
Personal details
Born1985 or 1986 (age 38–39)[1]
Political partyRepublican
EducationWake Forest University

Brad Knott (born 1985/1986) is an American attorney and politician. He is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina's 13th congressional district in the 2024 elections.

Knott attended St. David's School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree from Baylor University and his law degree from Wake Forest University. Knott worked as a federal prosecutor in the office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina.[2]

Knott advanced to a runoff election against Kelly Daughtry, who finished in first place with 27% of the vote, while Knott obtained about 19%.[3][4] After Donald Trump and Americans for Prosperity endorsed Knott,[5][6] Daughtry dropped out of the race, leaving Knott to become the Republican nominee.[1]

Knott's father, Joe, was an assistant U.S. attorney.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article288095105.html
  2. ^ "House hopeful touts his record on crime - Restoration NewsMedia". Restoration NewsMedia -. December 29, 2023.
  3. ^ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article286345210.html
  4. ^ "Runoff expected between Kelly Daughtry, Brad Knott in crowded GOP primary for NC-13th". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. March 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Former President Trump endorses Brad Knott for NC's 13th Congressional District". April 6, 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article287428305.html
  7. ^ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article288359800.html