Description

In this episode, we break down the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, featuring three distinct candidates:

• Paul Barringer – A healthcare consultant, attorney, and farm manager running on constitutional accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical healthcare reform. He emphasizes independent, district-first representation, balanced budgeting, and bipartisan problem-solving rooted in “common sense” governance.
• Frank Pierce – A lifelong North Carolinian and small business owner focused on working families. His platform highlights affordable healthcare, strong public education funding, support for farmers and small businesses, immigration reform, housing solutions, climate action, and protecting democracy, alongside a commitment to community service and compromise.
• Alexander Nicholi – A software developer and self-described labor Democrat campaigning against deficit spending and tech-industry influence. He prioritizes protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, enforcing stricter border controls, ending omnibus bills, and restoring transparency and constitutional governance.

We explore how each candidate defines the district’s challenges and offers a different vision for its future.

Democratic Ballot: US House of Representatives District 13 Candidates

Paul Barringer: Facebook/Instagram/X/Bluesky/Paul@PaulBarringer.com

Frank Pierce: Facebook/Instagram/X/TikTok/Pierce4Congress@outlook.com

Alexander Nicholi: Facebook/X/Substack/SBE@NicholiFTW.com

2026 Voters' Guide for Southern Wake County

Campaign Finance Reports for Federal Candidate Committees

Voter 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 12-28

WE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly Springs

Hilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay Varina

ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM

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