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Tim Moore

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Tim Moore is a Republican lawyer from Kings Mountain, North Carolina, who was elected to the U.S. House from North Carolina's 14th Congressional District in 2024. He was Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2015 to 2025, succeeding Thom Tillis. In November 2026 he lost his bid for a second term to Democrat LaKesha Womack, according to unofficial returns.

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What we have documented

We have documented 5 statements by Tim Moore, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Tim Moore

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Tim Moore

Role at the time: U.S. representative for North Carolina's 14th District, after losing reelection, in an interview with the Daily Signal

Explicitly stayed out

Statement summary

After the election, Moore tells the Daily Signal he respects the vote and has reached out to congratulate Womack, and says he has no idea what will happen in her case, which will have to play itself out in court.

“it'll just have to play itself out in court.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Democrat Facing Felony Charge Flips GOP House Seat in 'Blue Tsunami'Full article
Why we used this label

The reference point is the pending felony charge that Womack failed to return a 2019 rental car, and whether it should count against her as a candidate for the seat. After the election Moore no longer argues the charge should count against Womack and leaves its outcome to the court, declining to judge it.

Read statementFull case: LaKesha Womack beats Rep. Tim Moore while charged with failing to return a 2019 rental car; Moore had said she owed voters an explanation
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Tim Moore

Role at the time: U.S. representative for North Carolina's 14th District and Republican nominee, in a post on X

Condemned

Response to this claim

Moore and his campaign say Womack's pending felony charge raises serious questions and that she owes voters an explanation before the election, with her court date set for the week after it.

“My opponent needs to explain these pending felony charges to the voters of North Carolina District 14. With a court date literally the week after the election this is a big deal.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Tim Moore's X post on Womack's pending felony chargeFull post, October 28, 2026
Why we used this label

The reference point is the pending felony charge that Womack failed to return a 2019 rental car, and whether it should count against her as a candidate for the seat. Moore calls the charge a big deal that Womack must explain to voters, which criticizes her over it.

Read statementFull case: LaKesha Womack beats Rep. Tim Moore while charged with failing to return a 2019 rental car; Moore had said she owed voters an explanation
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Tim Moore

Role at the time: Moore's reelection campaign, in a statement to Fox News Digital

Condemned

Response to this claim

Moore and his campaign say Womack's pending felony charge raises serious questions and that she owes voters an explanation before the election, with her court date set for the week after it.

“How is she going to be an advocate for our community when she can't manage her own personal affairs? As an attorney for over 30 years, I think everyone should be held to the same standard of justice, and this situation is no different. Free legal advice: When the rental agreement ends, so does your right to keep the car”
Open source (opens in a new tab)North Carolina Dem candidate hit with felony summons at party campaign event · Fox NewsFull article
Why we used this label

The reference point is the pending felony charge that Womack failed to return a 2019 rental car, and whether it should count against her as a candidate for the seat. The campaign uses the charge to question whether Womack can represent the district, which criticizes her over it.

Read statementFull case: LaKesha Womack beats Rep. Tim Moore while charged with failing to return a 2019 rental car; Moore had said she owed voters an explanation
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Tim Moore

Role at the time: United States Representative, North Carolina's 14th district

Defended or excused

Statement summary

In a PBS North Carolina interview, Rep. Tim Moore said he appreciates this president taking a stand and finally holding Iran accountable, saying past administrations of both parties tried to appease, and that a radical regime in Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. He also said American boots on the ground are not needed.

“I appreciate this president taking a stand and finally holding Iran accountable. Past administrations, Republican, Democrat alike, have just tried to find ways to appease and keep things calm.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Tim Moore, Republican candidate for NC's 14th congressional district
Why we used this label

Moore praised the war as holding Iran accountable, a defense of the war.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Tim Moore

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, North Carolina 14th district

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Tim Moore voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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