Primary
Democratic Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ojeda ✓ | 18,469 | 41.8% | |
| Nigel Bristow | 11,824 | 26.7% | |
| Lent Carr | 6,968 | 15.8% | |
| Loren Bibler | 6,960 | 15.7% |
Republican Primary
Held March 3, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hudson ✓ | — | — |
Full calendar and every race: North Carolina primary guide
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General Election Polling Trend
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PollingSource average — the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer (no polls in the last 30 days). This is an average, not a forecast.
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General Election Polling Average
No scientific polls in the last 30 days — the figure is the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer when fewer exist, not a 30-day mean. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Research Partners (D) partisan·D D-sponsored | 2026-09-03 | 400 LV | Richard Ojeda 42.00% | Richard Hudson 46.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 NC-09 House race?
Richard Hudson leads Richard N. Ojeda 46% to 42% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+4.0 margin based on the last three qualifying polls of the locked matchup, or fewer (no polls in the last 30 days).
Is the 2026 NC-09 House race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 NC-09 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Lake Research Partners (D) (completed September 3, 2026), found Richard Ojeda (D) at 42% and Richard Hudson (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 NC-09 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average on this page is the last three qualifying scientific public polls of the locked matchup, or fewer — the newest of them is older than 30 days, so this is not a 30-day mean and it does not set the rating. We do not exclude pollsters. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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