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North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Richard Ojeda (Democrat) won North Carolina's 9th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Richard Hudson 51.1% to 48.9%. Richard Ojeda takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Richard Hudson.
| Representative-elect | Richard Ojeda (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Richard Hudson (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+8 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Likely R · Richard Ojeda 2%, Richard Hudson 98% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Ojeda (D) | 51.1% | 138,707 |
| Richard Hudson (R) | 48.9% | 132,692 |
86% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.