Fred Von Canon

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Fred Von Canon

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Auburn University, 1987

Graduate

University of South Carolina, 1998

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1981 - 1989

Personal

Birthplace

North Carolina

Religion

Christian

Profession

Entrepreneur

Contact

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Fred Von Canon (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Von Canon also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Von Canon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Fred Von Canon was born in North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to 1989. Von Canon earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University in 1987 and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1998. His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.

Elections

2024

See also: North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

Brad Knott defeated Frank Pierce in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Knott (R)	58.6	243,655
		Frank Pierce (D)	41.4	171,835

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 415,490
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Josh Anderson (Independent)

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

Brad Knott defeated Kelly Daughtry (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Knott	90.8	19,632
		Kelly Daughtry (Unofficially withdrew)	9.2	1,998

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,630
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Frank Pierce advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Wiley Nickel (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Daughtry	27.4	22,978
✔		Brad Knott	18.7	15,664
		Fred Von Canon	17.1	14,344
		DeVan Barbour IV	15.4	12,892
		Josh McConkey	7.1	5,926
		Kenny Xu	4.3	3,604
		David Dixon	2.6	2,146
		Matt Shoemaker	2.4	2,003
		Chris Baker	1.3	1,089
		Eric Stevenson	1.0	844
		Marcus Dellinger	1.0	798
		Sid Sharma	0.7	614
	Submit photo	James Phillips	0.7	565
		Steve Von Loor	0.5	427

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,894
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Erin Paré (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Von Canon in this election.

2024

See also: North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024

North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Incumbent Donald Davis defeated Laurie Buckhout and Tom Bailey in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Davis (D)	49.5	186,341
		Laurie Buckhout (R)	47.8	180,034
		Tom Bailey (L)	2.6	9,949

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 376,324
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Schaffer (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Moutoux (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1

Laurie Buckhout defeated Sandy Smith in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurie Buckhout	53.5	33,893
		Sandy Smith	46.5	29,471

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,364
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christine Villaverde (R)
• Fred Von Canon (R)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Tom Bailey advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 1.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Von Canon in this election.

2022

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Terence Everitt defeated Fred Von Canon and Joseph Serio in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terence Everitt (D)	52.0	19,313
		Fred Von Canon (R)	46.0	17,106
	Submit photo	Joseph Serio (L)	2.0	728

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,147
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terence Everitt advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Fred Von Canon defeated Brandon Panameno in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Von Canon	79.5	4,602
	Submit photo	Brandon Panameno	20.5	1,190

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,792
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Joseph Serio advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35.

2020

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Terence Everitt defeated Fred Von Canon and Michael Nelson in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Terence Everitt (D)	50.7	31,630
		Fred Von Canon (R)	45.7	28,528
		Michael Nelson (L)	3.6	2,262

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,420
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terence Everitt advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35

Fred Von Canon defeated Alma Peters in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Von Canon	70.8	4,847
	Submit photo	Alma Peters	29.2	1,998

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,845
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Michael Nelson advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 35.

Campaign themes

2024

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2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Fred Von Canon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Von Canon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Fred Von Canon’s life story is one that is rooted in hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to conservative principles. Growing up in poverty, he learned the value of hard work from an early age. It wasn’t until he enlisted in the military that he owned his first toothbrush. Despite facing numerous challenges, Fred refused to let his circumstances define him. Instead, he relied on his faith in God and his unrelenting work ethic to forge his own path.

Fred’s journey to success began when he built a successful business from scratch. Through his dedication and hard work, he was able to turn his vision into a reality. But Fred’s entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there. He went on to build a successful barbecue restaurant, which quickly became a local favorite.

Despite his many successes, Fred’s life has not been without its challenges. In fact, these experiences taught him the value of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice – lessons that would serve him well throughout his life.

Through it all, Fred remained committed to his conservative principles. He firmly believes that the government’s role should be limited, and that individuals should be free to pursue their own dreams and ambitions. He has dedicated his life to serving others, and his leadership style is centered around his values and beliefs.

Today, Fred is recognized as a veteran, businessman, family man, and value-centered servant leader.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Secure our Southern Border
• Cut spending, balance the budget, restore fiscal responsibility and transparency.
• Defend the Judeo-Christian values on which America was founded.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- National Security: Securing our Southern Border

- Economy: curb out of control inflation, balance the budget, stop cut spending.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Ronald Reagan. President Reagan led with integrity and was a conservative, principled, patriot. He also had the willingness to stand up to the press and the left.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

To best understand my political philosophy, I would recommend reading the Bible and the United States Constitution. My beliefs are deeply rooted in my faith. Additionally, as a United States Navy Veteran, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. I look forward to once again serving our great nation and having the Bible and the Constitution as my guide.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and the willingness to do what’s right (even if it’s not popular) are important characteristics when choosing who will be our representative in Congress.

While some politicians make decisions based on lobbyists, the media, and the political winds, my decisions are derived from my faith and values.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities of a member of Congress are to serve and protect their constituents both on the floor of the House of Representatives, as well as helping with countless constituent service issues. In Congress, I will continue to be grounded in the issues of North Carolina and not become engulfed in the Washington DC bubble.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am a firm believer in term limits. When our nation was founded, the government was not setup for people to spend their entire lives in government. I believe that our elected leaders should serve for a time and then come back to their state or their district to live under the laws they passed while in office.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

House Freedom Fund, NC Values Coalition, Riley Gaines, Lindsay LiCausi and Gadi Adelman (Leaders of Back the Blue NC), John Bradford (President of the Human Coalition)

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government should be accountable to the people, not the other way around. Congress must be held accountable for the way they choose to spend taxpayer dollars. I believe there should be full fiscal transparency in Washington.

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2022

Fred Von Canon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Fred Von Canon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Fred Von Canon campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House North Carolina District 1	Withdrew primary	$3,332,387	$3,328,980
2024*	U.S. House North Carolina District 13	Lost primary	$3,332,387	$3,328,980
2022	North Carolina House of Representatives District 35	Lost general	$510,379	$450,366
2020	North Carolina House of Representatives District 35	Lost general	$146,880	N/A**
Grand total			$7,322,034	$7,108,326
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

District 6

Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (4)