Richard Hudson
Sourced recordU.S. House - NC District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Profile Snapshot
Richard Hudson is a Republican Representative from North Carolina, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. Born 1971. Official website: https://hudson.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialRichard Hudson is a candidate for U.S. House - NC District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $4,181,801.44 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hudson Hosts Verizon Officials in Moore County to See Cell Service Gaps Firsthand
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hudson Celebrates Opening of New Elevate Textiles Facility in Raeford
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hudson Announces New Communications Director
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hudson Introduces Veterans Package with Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hudson Celebrates the Passage of the 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Richard Hudson-backed bill on tracking lawful gun purchases passes House - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Richard Hudson Introduces The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act with Bipartisan Support - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Golf Business Live: U.S. Representative Richard Hudson - firstcallgolf.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Richard Ojeda Wins Democratic Primary for NC-09; Will Face U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson in Nov. - Chapelboro.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Four NC Democrats want to take longtime Rep. Richard Hudson’s seat in Congress - Raleigh News & Observer
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Richard Hudson speaks out on government shutdown - WXII
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrats to bring a town hall to GOP Rep. Richard Hudson’s district - NC Newsline
- VerifiedNews coverage: Hudson wins Republican primary for North Carolina’s Congressional House Dist. 9 seat - CityView NC
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-01-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-15: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2025-09-11: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
2025-09-10: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2025-12-15: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-05-15: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2025-05-01: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-17: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Public Statements
eadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases July 9, 2026 Press Release SOUTHERN PINES, NC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see areas with poor cell service and hear directly from Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement about the need for better coverage. Read More Hudson Celebrates Opening of New Elevate Textiles Facility in Raeford July 7, 2026 Press Rele
ase SOUTHERN PINES, NC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, brought Verizon officials to Moore County to see areas with poor cell service and hear directly from Southern Pines Mayor Taylor Clement about the need for better coverage. Read More July 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined Elevate Textiles and local leaders in Raeford to c
joined Elevate Textiles and local leaders in Raeford to celebrate the opening of Elevate’s new dye house facility, which will support the production of U.S.-made military uniforms. “North Carolina textiles have helped build our state and keep America strong for generations,” said Rep. Hudson. “This facility means good paying jobs for our community and it means our troops have high quality American uniforms.” Read More July 6, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richa
ss Release listings">Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced he has named Colin O’Brien as his Communications Director. O’Brien will be based in the Washington, DC office. “Colin is a talented and motivated communications professional, and will serve the people of North Carolina's 9th district well,” said Rep. Hudson. Read More June 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg’s Congre
of health care and benefits services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the entire veteran community. Rep. Issues : Veterans Read More May 18, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8469 , the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2027 (MilConVA), which provides funding for milit
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