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Tim Moore

Party:

Republican

Incumbent:

Yes

Age:

55

Previous experience in elected office:

U.S. House of Representatives (2025-present); N.C.. House of Representatives (2002-25); N.C.House Speaker (2015-25)

Occupation:

U.S. Congressman

Description:

On his website and social media, Moore says that while in the N.C. legislature, he fought for laws outlawing sanctuary cities, fought for voter ID laws and worked to keep "men from playing female sports." He says he also cut income taxes. In Congress, his official web page says that he "continues to champion policies that foster economic growth, strengthen financial accountability, and support hardworking families in Western North Carolina." He is a member of the House Committees on Financial Services and the Budget. As House speaker, Republicans saw him as effective in advancing Republican priorities, including redrawing districts to favor the party, while Democrats criticized him as the leader of polarizing issues such as the state’s “bathroom bill,” HB2, as well as a leading proponent of restricting abortion rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

Other personal:

Moore is from Kings Mountain (near Crowders Mountain State Park). He closed his private practice law firm after he was elected to Congress. He is divorced and the father of two sons. He was sued in 2023 for "alienation of affection" following a relationship with a married woman. He has a bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill and a JD from Oklahoma City University.

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