Richard Hudson — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina, 2026

Representative Richard Hudson supports strict immigration policies, prioritizing border security and stating it is a "promise made, a promise kept." He advocates for reinstating the “remain in Mexico” policy, maintaining Title 42, and requiring negative COVID tests for migrants to protect public health and end border chaos. He has voted to fund border wall construction, increase Customs and Border Protection funding by $110.6 million, and sponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act to address fentanyl entering the U.S. through the border.

“I believe in proven solutions to secure our border, including reinstating the “remain in Mexico” policy, maintaining Title 42 authority to protect our public health, and requiring a negative COVID test before releasing migrants. We must also finish wall construction and other border security measures while sending a clear message around the globe: do not come to the United States illegally." (Representative Richard Hudson, hudson.house.gov/issues/immigration)”

Richard Hudson supports healthcare reforms aimed at lowering out-of-pocket costs, expanding competition, and protecting medical innovation, believing healthcare decisions should rest with doctors and patients. He applauded the President’s signature on the bipartisan Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842), which expands Medicare access to early cancer screening technology. He also introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act of 2025 (H.R.5269) and secured $213 million for rural health investment in North Carolina through H.R. 1.

“Too often, families in North Carolina and across the country are devastated by a cancer diagnosis. By increasing access to multi-cancer early detection screening tests, we can catch cancers sooner and save lives." — Representative Richard Hudson, press release, February 5, 2026.”

Richard Hudson is a founding member of the Conservative Climate Caucus, advocating for conservative policies to achieve American energy independence and foster innovation for affordable clean energy. He voted against the Obama-era Endangerment Finding in 2026, a deregulatory action easing rules for carmakers. Hudson prioritizes reducing energy prices and emissions through market-driven solutions, asserting the U.S. has led in emissions reductions. He holds a 3% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters.

““President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered the largest deregulatory action in American history. The Obama-era Endangerment Finding that drove years of costly vehicle mandates, is gone,” Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., wrote on the social media site X. “That includes ending the ridiculous mandate that pushed the start-stop feature that shuts your engine off at every red light."”

Richard Hudson is pro-life, stating, "As a dad, I believe every life has value and I am proud to be pro-life." He advocates for protecting "the lives of the most vulnerable" and opposes taxpayer funding for abortion, citing the Hyde Amendment. He voted against the Restoring the Right to Abortion Access bill and has emphasized that Republican candidates need to clearly communicate their positions on abortion.

“As a dad, I believe every life has value and I am proud to be pro-life. - Richard Hudson, hudson.house.gov”

Richard Hudson supports robust military funding and national security, evidenced by his vote for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act and the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong military to protect American interests and combat threats from various sources. Hudson also advocates for grid security as a component of national security and co-introduced legislation to establish defense technology hubs.

““As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I represent the best our nation has to offer. Supporting our troops, their families, and our veterans is my top priority," said Rep. Hudson. "This bill is a major step toward restoring President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda and puts America's safety and security first. It delivers a hard-earned pay raise for our troops, strengthens our border, and provides cutting-edge technology to ensure our military remains the most lethal and capable force in the world. It also invests in health care, training, and the well-being of military families.” (Richard Hudson, in a press release on the FY26 funding bill for the Department of Defense, July 18, 2025)”

Richard Hudson advocates for state and locally-controlled education, emphasizing accountability and parent choice to empower teachers and parents rather than federal intervention. He voted for H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which included Labor-HHS-Education funding and aligned with Trump-era priorities. He supports fiscally responsible education reforms, workforce development programs, and expresses strong belief in Head Start programs for early childhood development.

“I remember sitting around the dinner table with my mother and sharing tears of some of these tough stories of kids, but also the incredible changes of these kids. I’m a firm believer in Head Start.” – Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)”

Representative Richard Hudson strongly supports gun rights and opposes gun control measures. He has an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association and authored H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, to ensure Second Amendment rights are protected across state lines. He also championed H.R. 615, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. Hudson believes the right to bear arms must not be infringed and addresses gun violence by improving mental health services and school safety.

“Rather than attack the Second Amendment, I have led efforts to address the root causes of gun violence, including improving mental health services, training law enforcement, and providing funds to harden schools. If we are to honor and uphold our Constitution, the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms cannot and must not be infringed. You can count on me to oppose any gun control scheme that comes before Congress. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (hudson.house.gov/issues/second-amendment?page=9)”