Rep. Brad Knott

Cooper, Whatley pitted in Senate race

March 13, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley secured their party nominations during last week’s U.S. Senate primary. Unofficially and before provisional totals were added, 824,798 Democratic votes and […]

KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2

January 20, 2026 Rep. Brad Knott

Jan. 20 marks one year of President Donald Trump’s second term and one year of our collective work, Congress and the White House, to right the wrongs of the previous administration. I ran to represent […]

Trump, NC leaders react to assassination of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk

September 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Officials from different countries and from across the United States, including North Carolina, reacted to the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk that occurred on a Utah college campus […]

Speculation swirls on ’26 candidates for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Speculation is swirling about which candidates will lead the field for U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat following his announcement he will not seek reelection in 2026. Republicans and Democrats alike reacted with praise […]

NCGOP CONVENTION 2025_Website screen capture

Youngkin, McMahon headline upcoming 2025 NCGOP convention

June 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon are two of the headliners at this week’s NCGOP Convention being held June 5-8 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Other notable […]

Article

Republican Brad Knott wins NC’s 13th Congressional District race

November 5, 2024 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Republican Brad Knott has won the NC 13th Congressional District seat over Democrat Frank Pierce. While results are still unofficial, Knott has taken in over 59% of the vote at this time. “Tonight […]

NCGOP hosts event for polling place volunteers

September 26, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons stressed election integrity and transparency during the party’s “Protect the Vote” event held on Sept. 14. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, candidate for state attorney […]