Representative Richard Hudson, Republican from North Carolina

Richard Hudson

North Carolina's 9th congressional district

NC-9 Midterms Intelligence

Richard Hudson sits in a safely Republican seat that has moved further right under him: NC-09 now leans R+20, with a 7-point GOP shift and a donor base that is overwhelmingly red. The district’s political center is not ideological abstraction but a culturally conservative, middle-income electorate anchored by homeowners, veterans, and a sizable manufacturing footprint. That makes Hudson’s durability less about personality than fit: he matches a district that wants stability, national-security credibility, and a light-touch economic message more than confrontation.

For advocates, the opening is practical, not partisan. Manufacturing at 13.9% and healthcare/education at 24.0% create a dual audience: pro-business conservatives who will listen on supply chains, permitting, and telecom, and communities with real exposure to coverage gaps and chronic disease. On Energy and Commerce, Hudson is best approached through competitiveness, affordability, and readiness—especially where health, technology, and energy security intersect. Culture-war framing is mostly noise here; jobs, veterans, and cost pressure move votes and attention.

Representative Richard Hudson represents North Carolina's 9th congressional district, serving 765,958 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $67,665 and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

765,958Population
↑ 18,321
$67,665Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $6,501
4.8%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 1.1%
10.2%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 1.4%
67.2%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,140Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $113
0.2%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
24.5 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↑ 0.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

North Carolina District 9 Demographics

Median Age 37.7 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 67.2% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 28.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 10.2% (vs 12.4%) · Income $67,665 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Education access

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37.7 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 20–29 at 14.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 60.4%. Also significant: Black (21.1%), Hispanic (13.2%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

28.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 10.1% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $67,665, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 67.2% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,140. Median home value is $235,800.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 76.6% drive alone to work. Average commute is 24.5 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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