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Freshman Focus: Republican Brad Knott, ex-prosecutor who flipped House seat in North Carolina, talks game plan


Published on 2024-12-15 08:20:57 - MSN
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Brad Knott, a former federal prosecutor, won a North Carolina House seat in a special election, flipping it from Democratic to Republican control. His victory in the 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of Wake and Johnston counties, was by a narrow margin of 369 votes. Knott, who has experience in prosecuting high-profile cases, aims to focus on issues like border security, crime, and economic policies. He emphasizes his prosecutorial background to address what he perceives as a lack of law enforcement support and to tackle the fentanyl crisis. Additionally, Knott plans to work on reducing regulations to foster economic growth, reflecting his campaign promises to bring a law-and-order perspective to Congress.

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