Veterans
Supports protecting and improving VA care, pensions and mental-health services.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Richard N. Ojeda II
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 9
THE PERSON
Background
Richard Ojeda is a retired Army major whose career also includes teaching and service in a state legislature.
Roots
- Career: Army officer; teacher; state legislator
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Education
Supports higher teacher pay and reducing student debt.
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Supports strengthening Medicare and Medicaid and protecting bodily autonomy.
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Supports higher wages, labor rights and investment in skilled trades.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Social Security
Supports raising the taxable income cap and opposes increasing the retirement age.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 9 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
North Carolina State Board of Elections · General federal and state candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Richard Ojeda, campaign Flickr account · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.