North Carolina · North Carolina's 9th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Richard Ojeda

Democratic

Former West Virginia state senator (2017–2019), nominee for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district in 2018, candidate for president in 2020, and candidate for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in 2020

2026 race · North Carolina's 9th District

6% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

6%94%

10% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

10%90%

● Richard Ojeda● Richard HudsonINC

Full race forecast

Background

Experience: State legislature

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised: $2.2M
From individuals: $2.2M
Spent: $2.1M
Cash on hand: $163.7K

Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026

Richard HudsonRepublicanIncumbent