Major Ret. Richard Ojeda

Richard Ojeda is seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent North Carolina's 9th District. As a retired U.S. Army Major, former state legislator, and teacher, Ojeda brings a lifetime of service to his candidacy. His platform focuses on putting "country over party" by advocating for veterans' benefits, strengthening Medicare and Social Security, and investing in North Carolina’s working families and educators. Motivated by a desire to challenge corporate influence in Washington, Ojeda is dedicated to representing everyday citizens, protecting reproductive autonomy, and ensuring that the voices of rural communities and laborers are heard in Congress.