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Former Democrat Kate Barr Joins GOP to Challenge Tim Moore

2/28/2026

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Kate Barr, the former Democratic candidate for North Carolina's state Senate in 2023, has switched to the Republican Party to challenge Rep. Tim Moore.
Her campaign centers on addressing partisan gerrymandering.
The party switch highlights her strategic approach to the upcoming election.
NBC News reports the challenges she faces in the race.

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Kate Barr, the former Democratic candidate for North Carolina's state Senate in 2023, has switched to the Republican Party to challenge Rep. Tim Moore.
Her campaign centers on addressing partisan gerrymandering.
The party switch highlights her strategic approach to the upcoming election.
NBC News reports the challenges she faces in the race.