Rutherford County's Representation in Congress
Rutherford County is part of North Carolina's 14th Congressional District, represented by Republican Congressman Tim Moore, who began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2025. The district includes Rutherford, Burke, Cleveland, and Gaston counties, along with portions of Polk and Mecklenburg counties.
Congressional Redistricting in North Carolina
On October 25, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly approved new congressional district boundaries for the 2024 elections. The new map placed Rutherford County in the 14th Congressional District.
The 2023 redistricting plan was approved along party lines, with Republican lawmakers supporting the legislation and Democratic lawmakers opposing it. The changes significantly altered the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2024 election. On October 22, 2025, the General Assembly enacted another congressional redistricting plan through Senate Bill 249 (Session Law 2025-95). These updated boundaries will be used for the 2026 congressional elections.
2024 Congressional Election Results
In the November 5, 2024, general election, Republican Tim Moore defeated Democratic candidate Pam Genant to represent North Carolina's 14th Congressional District.
Districtwide election results:
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Tim Moore (Republican): Approximately 58.1%
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Pam Genant (Democrat): Approximately 41.9%
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Election
The next general election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Voters in North Carolina's 14th Congressional District will choose between:
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LaKesha Womack (Democrat)
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Tim Moore (Republican, incumbent)