HOUSE
North Carolina NC-09 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Richard Hudson (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +8
Race summary
Hudson, who made his way to Congress by unseating an incumbent Democrat in 2012, doesn’t have to fret about his own reelection in a seat that President Donald Trump won by 16 points.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Dec 19, 2025
Primary Election: Mar 3, 2026
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Full Bio:
HUDSON, Richard, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Franklin, Va.,
November 4, 1971; graduated from Myers Park High School, Charlotte, N.C., 1990;
B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte, N.C., 1996; communications
director, North Carolina Republican party; business owner; staff, United States
Representative Robert (Robin) Hayes of North Carolina, 2000-2005; staff, United
States Representative Virginia Ann Foxx of North Carolina, 2005-2006; staff,
United States Representative John R. Carter of Texas, 2006-2009; staff, United
States Representative K. Michael Conaway of Texas, 2009-2011; elected as a
Republican to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the two succeeding Congresses
(January 3, 2013-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
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DISTRICT DATA
North Carolina - 09
Central: Burlington, Asheboro, Pinehurst
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Sep 15, 2025
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