Richard Hudson - Randolph Record

08 Nov

Richard Hudson wins in new Congressional seat

Randolph RecordGovernment, News, PoliticsRichard Hudson, Ted Budd

ASHEBORO -- Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC08) will return to the U.S. House as the representative for North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District based on unofficial results Tuesday night. With about two-thirds of the precincts reporting, Hudson had more than 80% of the vote in a lopsided victory over Democratic candidate Ben Clark. After a three-judge panel redrew Congressional maps for North Carolina, Hudson announced he would run in the new ninth district that includes Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, and Scotland counties. Hudson is in his fifth term in the U.S. House serving the N.C.’s eighth congressional district.…

30 Aug

Hudson stops at YMCA in Asheboro

Randolph RecordNews, PoliticsRandolph-Asheboro YMCA, Richard Hudson

Congressman Richard Hudson reads a book to youth during a summer day camp at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA last week. (Scott Pelkey/North State Journal) ASHEBORO – Congressman Richard Hudson expressed his vision for expanding the influence of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA during a visit last week. Hudson saw glimpse of how the facility serves residents in the region. “The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is a vital part of our community, serving residents of all ages and backgrounds,” Hudson said. “I enjoyed seeing the facility firsthand and reading to students, as well as discussing ways to support the YMCA's growth with local leaders and employees…

05 May

HUDSON: Defending freedoms and our border

Rep. Richard HudsonOpinionsRichard Hudson, Supreme Court

“The constitutional freedom of religion is the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights.” This quote by President Thomas Jefferson underscores the importance of freedom of religion to the soul of our nation. The right to practice one’s religion free of government interference is the most fundamental tenant of our democracy. However, this most basic right has been attacked repeatedly over the course of our history, and still today. Last week, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments in the case of Joe Kennedy. An eighteen-year Marine veteran, Kennedy was an assistant football coach at Bremerton High School in Washington.…

24 Feb

Hudson will seek Congressional seat that includes Randolph

Randolph RecordGovernment, News9th District, politics, Richard Hudson

RALEIGH — After a three-judge panel redrew Congressional maps for North Carolina, a current U.S. House member who previously represented Randolph County has announced he will run in a new district that now includes Randolph. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-08) is in his fifth term in the U.S. House serving the N.C.'s eighth congressional district. Hudson represented Moore, Anson, Randolph, Scotland, Hoke and Cumberland in current and previous versions of the 8th District. All or part of those counties are not included in the new 9th District. Hudson represented the southwestern corner of Randolph County as part of the 8th District…