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2026 Race · North Carolina

U.S. House (District 9)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in North Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Richard Hudson (Republican), Richard Ojeda (Democratic), and Tita Hunter-Herod (Independent). The seat is currently held by Richard Hudson (Republican), who has served since January 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Richard Ojeda

Democratic

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Tita Hunter-Herod

Independent

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Richard Hudson

Republican · Since January 2013

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.2196

    National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

  • HR.7181

    Replacement Parts Availability Act

2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in North Carolina in 2026?

Richard Hudson (Republican), Richard Ojeda (Democratic), and Tita Hunter-Herod (Independent). Richard Hudson is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 9) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by North Carolina and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Richard Hudson, a Republican, currently represents North Carolina, serving since January 2013.

What committees does Richard Hudson serve on?

Richard Hudson serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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