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U.S. House North Carolina District 9

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.52 · Conservative

Richard Hudson earned a degree from UNC-Charlotte and worked as a congressional staffer. The incumbent representative from North Carolina's 9th District, he prioritizes gun rights, job creation, cutting government spending, and defending life.

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Fernando Cano Jr. ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Raymond Gerber ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticMilitary

Richard Ojeda, a military, is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in the 2026 general election.

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Robert Pittenger ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in 2026.

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Stevie Rivenbark ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Teresa Helms ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tita Hunter-Herod ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidateProfessor

Lent Carr II is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAssistant superintendent

Loren Bibler is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateLaw enforcement officer

Nigel Bristow is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedMilitary

Richard Ojeda, a military, is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 in the 2026 general election.

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