2026 Republican Ballot: US House of Representatives District 13

We map the District 13 Republican primary between Sid Sharma and Brad Knott, laying out each platform, public record, and source so voters can compare claims and consequences. Clear contrasts emerge on immigration tactics, tax policy scope, and governing style.• Ballot rules and who gets a primary ballot• Sid Sharma’s bio and accountant-first agenda• Sharma’s deportation strategy and sanctuary city penalties• Sharma's Second Amendment absolutism and litigation plan• Sharma's zero tax for under $50k and gas tax repeal• Sharma's attacks on Brad Knott’s votes, bills, and endorsements• Brad Knott’s prosecutor background and committees• Brad Knott's border security penalties, school choice, balanced budget stance• Brad Knott's rights, policing, and abortion positions• Brad Knott's GovTrack ideology-leadership placement and bill focus• Campaign finance snapshots and voting recordsMake sure you check out our NC Deep Dive Voters' Guide for the 2026 primary election found below along with all the other relevant episodes for the 2026 primary election! Early Voting has begun, so it's time to make your voice heard! If you found value in this episode, we'd love for you to subscribe, review, and share it to help us in our mission to help voters make their most informed choices.Sid Sharma: Facebook/X/[email protected] Knott: Facebook/Instagram/X/[email protected] Voters' Guide for Southern Wake CountyCampaign Finance Reports for Federal Candidate CommitteesVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information) Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation) Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting) Closest Early Voting Locations February 12-28WE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaELECTION DAYTuesday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email [email protected].  Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!