2026 Republican Ballot: US House of Representatives District 13

About this episode

The episode analyzes the Republican primary for US House of Representatives District 13, comparing candidates Sid Sharma and Brad Knott on various policy issues.

We map the District 13 Republican primary between Sid Sharma and Brad Knott, laying out each platform, public record, and source so voters can compare claims and consequences. Clear contrasts emerge on immigration tactics, tax policy scope, and governing style. • Ballot rules and who gets a primary ballot • Sid Sharma’s bio and accountant-first agenda • Sharma’s deportation strategy and sanctuary city penalties • Sharma's Second Amendment absolutism and litigation plan • Sharma's zero tax fo...

Topics covered

• Republican primary
• District 13
• Sid Sharma
• Brad Knott
• immigration
• tax policy
• governing style

Keywords

• ballot rules
• public record
• Second Amendment
• deportation strategy
• sanctuary city penalties

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Places: US

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