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Richard Ojeda
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, North Carolina’s 9th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Richard Ojeda is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 9th District on November 3, 2026, against Richard Hudson (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Richard Ojeda’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Richard Ojeda’s campaign has raised $2,930,069 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $45,572 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$2,895,423
- PACs and other committees$33,342
- Political party committees$1,004
- Other$300
From donors who gave over $200: $530,843 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 18% from North Carolina, 82% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: California $100,714 (19%), North Carolina $93,399 (18%), Florida $31,202 (6%), New York $25,100 (5%), Pennsylvania $23,902 (5%). About 1,700 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NC09218 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$15,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Richard Ojeda’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Richard Ojeda (Democratic); Richard Hudson (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Richard Hudson (R)
- Rating: Likely RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- North Carolina 9th District 2026: who’s running
- Every North Carolina race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in North Carolina
Early voting: Oct 15 – Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in North Carolina
- Check your registration on North Carolina’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for North Carolina
Ballots already cast in North Carolina: 1,544,673 (early in person and by mail, accepted, as of Oct 24; NC State Board of Elections): 41% of 2022 midterm turnout in North Carolina (3,790,202) · 20% of registered voters in North Carolina · up 37% from the same point in 2022 in North Carolina (1,127,026 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election) · by party registration in North Carolina: Democrats 41%, Republicans 24%, others 35%
About Richard Ojeda
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Richard Ojeda quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Taught JROTC at a high school after retiring from the Army. · ojedafornc.com (source for Taught JROTC at a high school after retiring from the Army.) (archived copy of the source for Taught JROTC at a high school after retiring from the Army.)
- Former state senator (elected to the State Senate after teaching JROTC in West Virginia). · ojedafornc.com (source for Former state senator (elected to the State Senate after teaching JROTC in West Virginia).) (archived copy of the source for Former state senator (elected to the State Senate after teaching JROTC in West Virginia).)
- Spent 24 years in the U.S. Army, with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti. · ojedafornc.com (source for Spent 24 years in the U.S. Army, with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti.) (archived copy of the source for Spent 24 years in the U.S. Army, with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti.)
- Degree from West Virginia State University. · ojedafornc.com (source for Degree from West Virginia State University.) (archived copy of the source for Degree from West Virginia State University.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at ojedafornc.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), ojedafornc.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “This campaign doesn’t take a dime from corporate PACs or lobbyists.” ojedafornc.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Expand Medicaid in North Carolina and stop federal sabotage by corrupt politicians.” ojedafornc.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Repeal “Right to Work” laws that weaken unions and keep pay low.” ojedafornc.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Replace ICE with an accountable and lawful immigration enforcement system.” ojedafornc.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at ojedafornc.com (checked for Housing, page 1), ojedafornc.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Richard Ojeda has used:
Photo of Richard Ojeda: Richard Ojeda, campaign Flickr account (photo of Richard Ojeda), CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Richard Ojeda been backed by AIPAC?
No. Richard Ojeda has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Richard Ojeda had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.