Richard Hudson
Republican Representative, District 9, North Carolina
11 bills132 cosponsored$4.1M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Richard grew up in Charlotte” source
Education
- “earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte” source
- “graduated from Myers Park High School” source
- “His past volunteer leadership service includes membership on the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees, Board of Governors of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association, Board of Managers of the West Cabarrus YMCA, and Board of Directors of the Cabarrus Jaycees.” source
- “while serving as Student Body President” source
Public service
Family
- “Richard, his wife Renee, and their son reside in Southern Pines.” source
Also stated
- “Deputy Republican Whip, 2013- Present” source
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Legislation
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10159sponsor
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real property located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on which the State shall construct a veterans' State home, and for other purposes.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HRES 1481cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HRES 1455cosponsor
Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1449cosponsor
Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1395cosponsor
Support for the designation of the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Tire Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1387cosponsor
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 9237cosponsor
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
HRES 1303cosponsor
Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1199cosponsor
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 7540cosponsor
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 7450cosponsor
Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7230cosponsor
Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7120cosponsor
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7008cosponsor
Stop Insider Trading Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.
HRES 984cosponsor
Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 6505sponsor
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HR 6047cosponsor
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HRES 864cosponsor
Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Voting Record
518 yea146 nay9 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Richard L. Hudson Jr.Republican· this member$4.1M raised
- Richard N. OjedaDemocratic$2.8M raised
- Nigel William BristowDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$4.1M
Small donors $423KLarge individual $919KPACs $2.0M
Spent $3.1MCash $1.6M
2024 cycle$4.0M
Small donors $168KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $2.0M
Spent $4.8MCash $632K
2022 cycle$3.1M
Small donors $81KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $1.5M
Spent $1.9MCash $1.4M
2020 cycle$4.2M
Small donors $150KLarge individual $1.6MPACs $2.2M
Spent $4.4MCash $231K
2018 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $45KLarge individual $908KPACs $1.5M
Spent $2.1MCash $454K
2016 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $41KLarge individual $665KPACs $1.3M
Spent $2.4MCash $93K
2014 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $33KLarge individual $466KPACs $923K
Spent $1.1MCash $439K
2012 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $63KLarge individual $659KPACs $774K
Spent $1.5MCash $75K
Top Contributors
AT&T$52K
ACN$28K
COMCAST$25K
NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS$23K
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS$21K
VETERANS GUARDIAN$19K
ENTRAVISION$17K
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS$15K
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING$14K
OGLETREE DEAKINS$14K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Communications and Technology
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 92023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
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