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North Carolina · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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Richard Hudson Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Richard Hudson seeks re-election in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Richard N. Ojeda II Democratic Retired Army major and ex-West Virginia state senator running as the 2026 Democratic nominee for NC's 9th Congressional District Full profile →
Tita Hunter-Herod Independent Tita Hunter-Herod filed to run as an independent candidate for the seat but withdrew or was disqualified. Withdrew

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IssueRichard Hudson
Republican
Richard N. Ojeda II
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and small business growth Supports wage increases, tax relief for workers, and anti-corporate policies
HousingVoted for housing and low-income tax credit expansion bills Identifies housing affordability as a pressing family concern
Health careSupports patient-doctor decision-making over government mandates Supports Medicaid expansion and ACA protections
ImmigrationSupports border security, opposes amnesty, backs wall construction Opposes Trump immigration enforcement; supports path to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion funding; supports Hyde Amendment and pro-life protections Supports body autonomy
Educationno sourced position Supports federal education oversight, higher teacher pay, and student debt relief
Climate & energySupports market-based climate approach; reduce emissions without hurting economy Supports green energy jobs, clean water, and climate resilience
Crime & public safetySupports school safety funding, law enforcement, and background check reforms Supports police and keeping violent criminals off the streets
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts and budget restraint; backed Working Families Tax Cut Proposes tax cut on first $45,000 of family income
GunsStrong Second Amendment defender; introduced Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Past opposition to weapons bans; no clear 2026 campaign stance
Democracy & electionsOpposes federal election control; objected to 2020 Electoral College certification Frames campaign as a fight for democracy; rejects violent uprising
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military, Ukraine lethal aid, and countering China Supports congressional war authority and veteran care

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