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U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District
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Richard Hudson

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Southern Pines
Campaign website
richardhudson.org

U.S. Representative from North Carolina since 2013, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports requiring free AM radio in new vehiclesIn office

    The House-passed bill directs the Department of Transportation to require AM radio as standard equipment at no extra charge.

    Hudson-Backed Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles Passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Richard Hudson · Sep 16, 2026 · hudson.house.gov

    “I've pushed hard to keep AM radio available in our cars, and I'm glad the House has finally passed this bipartisan bill.”
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Environment & parks

  • Wrote officials seeking transparency on a Chatham County gas pipelineIn office

    Letters to Gov. Josh Stein, NCDEQ and the Army Corps of Engineers about Enbridge's proposed 28-mile pipeline.

    Hudson Demands Answers, Transparency on Proposed Chatham County Pipeline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Richard Hudson · Aug 24, 2026 · hudson.house.gov

    “Successful growth should not come at the cost of potential community disruption for my constituents”
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Health & human services

  • Supports keeping insurance protections for pre-existing conditions

    One of his principles for replacing the Affordable Care Act's approach.

    Health Care — Richard Hudson for Congress

    Campaign website · Hudson for Congress · richardhudson.org

    “Maintain strict protections for consumers such as prohibiting annual or lifetime coverage limits, gender rating, and denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions.”
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  • Co-led a House-passed bill clearing land for a veterans homeIn office

    Led with Rep. Brad Knott; transfers 20 acres near Fort Bragg to the state for a new state veterans home.

    House Passes Hudson, Knott Bill to Clear Way for New Veterans Home Near Fort Bragg

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Richard Hudson · Sep 14, 2026 · hudson.house.gov

    “Our veterans sacrificed to take care of us, and we have a responsibility to take care of them”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Richard Hudson on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (17)

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