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IncumbentRichard Hudson
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina
$28.0K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — NC-09 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
76%chance to win
$28.0KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age54 years old (Nov 4, 1971)
GenderMale
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LocationNorth Carolina
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationB.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1996
Notable personal detailsRichard Lane Hudson Jr. is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, serving in Congress since 2013 and representing North Carolina's 9th congressional district since 2023 (previously the 8th district). He earned a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1996 and worked in political communications and on congressional staffs prior to being elected. He has also served in House Republican leadership roles, including as chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Richard Hudson supports lower taxes, especially making middle class tax cuts permanent, and favors cutting federal spending and reducing regulation. He also backs pro-growth policies such as tax relief, work requirements, and measures aimed at lowering costs and boosting jobs.
Healthcare
Richard Hudson has supported legislation to prevent taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies for illegal immigrants and frames the issue around protecting taxpayers and limiting government spending on healthcare. His public-facing materials on health care emphasize targeted access and cost control rather than broad expansion of federal coverage. ([hudson.house.gov](https://hudson.house.gov/issues/immigration?utm_source=openai))
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border with wall construction and technology. Also backs reinstating Remain in Mexico and has framed border enforcement as a national security priority.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Richard Hudson has backed legislation to prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detectable. He has also been listed among House members supporting abortion-restriction votes and measures.
Climate & Energy
Richard Hudson supports expanding domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, nuclear, and other sources, and argues that excessive regulation raises energy prices. He has also backed legislation to speed approval of natural gas pipelines and reduce permitting delays, while saying environmental protections should still be maintained.
Public Safety & Guns
Richard Hudson supports expansive Second Amendment protections, including concealed carry reciprocity and limits on red flag laws, ATF regulations, gun-store purchase tracking, and state gun taxes. He also supports some gun-safety measures such as closing loopholes in background checks, improving mental health resources, and strengthening school security.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Richard Hudson is being mentioned as part of the broader 2026 House battlefield, with Republicans and Democrats both expanding their target maps and North Carolina seats among those in play. The latest reports do not describe any specific new action by Hudson himself, but they show his district or political environment remains a focus in the fight for House control. Overall, the coverage points to an active and competitive midterm landscape rather than a single new development about Hudson.
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Articles
WCWDIV ClickOnDetroit2 months ago
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
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SPSt. Paul Pioneer Press4 months ago
David M. Drucker: Democrats need a better message for Hispanic voters
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F4FOX 4 News2 months ago
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
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PNPBS News5 months ago
WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map
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Latest Polls
NC-09 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$4.0M
$3.0M
$2.0M
$988.2K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$3.1M
$1.4M
$1.9M
$79.8K
Cycle 2024
$4.0M
$631.7K
$4.8M
$198.2K
Cycle 2026
$3.2M
$1.3M
$2.5M
$139.6K
Source: FEC
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