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North Carolina Democrat Ojeda defeats NRCC Chair Richard Hudson in House race

The Hill · November 4, 2026

Democrat Richard Ojeda is projected to defeat Rep. Richard Hudson (R), the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), in the race for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. Hudson’s role as the NRCC chair meant he was tasked with helping protect vulnerable House Republicans across the…