Richard Ojeda
NC-09
Attacked tax breaks and handouts for Big Tech and data centers
In Congress, I'll fight to lower prescription drug and energy costs, protect access to affordable health care, and stop handing tax breaks to industries like data centers while families struggle to pay the electric bill.Fayetteville Observer candidate questionnaire via AOL
Supported stronger oversight of data-center development
Making sure AI data centers don't leave everyday North Carolinians stuck with the bill.Instagram post, September 5, 2026
Developer responsibility for infrastructure and utility costs
Making sure AI data centers don't leave everyday North Carolinians stuck with the bill.Instagram post, September 5, 2026
Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies
there have to be safeguards. Your medical decisions should never be left solely to an algorithm. Patients deserve qualified medical professionals, accountability, transparency, and protections for their private medical information.Instagram post, September 14, 2026
Called for lowering prescription-drug prices
I will cap prices, stop Big Pharma’s price gouging, and make sure no one has to choose between insulin and electricity or between food and medication.Campaign website, health care page
we should allow medicare to negotiate drug prices right nowInterview, PBS North Carolina State Lines, August 13, 2026
In Congress, I'll fight to lower prescription drug and energy costs, protect access to affordable health care, and stop handing tax breaks to industries like data centers while families struggle to pay the electric bill.Fayetteville Observer candidate questionnaire, October 6, 2026
Prescription-drug price limits
I will cap prices, stop Big Pharma’s price gouging, and make sure no one has to choose between insulin and electricity or between food and medication.Campaign website, health care page
Government price negotiation
we should allow medicare to negotiate drug prices right nowInterview, PBS North Carolina State Lines, August 13, 2026
Called for higher taxes on billionaires and the wealthy
I will make the billionaire class pay their fair share, close tax loopholes, and ensure the program is fully funded so future generations can count on it.Campaign website, Social Security page
I will demand the wealthy pay their share to secure Social Security for the future.Campaign website, Social Security page
In Congress, he’ll secure the border, and take on the rigged system and corrupt politicians by making billionaires and corporations pay their fair share and banning members of Congress from trading stocks.Campaign website, voter messaging page, October 13, 2026
Called for corporations to pay more in taxes
In Congress, he’ll secure the border, and take on the rigged system and corrupt politicians by making billionaires and corporations pay their fair share and banning members of Congress from trading stocks.Campaign website, voter messaging page, October 13, 2026
Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence
And that conversation is going to be, is one of the first bills that we're going to pass, ending Citizens United and stopping these billionaires and these corporations from being able to buy our elections out from under us. And make no mistake about it, if they tell me that that's not the top priority, they're not going to get my vote.Campaign community town hall
Richard Ojeda refuses corporate PAC money, supports banning congressional stock trading, is committed to overturning Citizens United, and backs a five-year lobbying ban.Richard Ojeda for Congress Instagram, November 2, 2026
In a jointly signed pledge, the candidate committed to a Supreme Court judicial ethics code.
Believing it is not only the just course, but one requisite to renew our trust in a government "by and for the people," we the undersigned unequivocally support and commit to tirelessly fighting for and passing into law the following: Congressional Term Limits House: 6, two-year terms Senate: 2, six-year terms Overturn Citizens United Getting unlimited corporate money out of politics Moratorium on Lobbying Minimum of 5 years between end of term and employment as lobbyist No Stock Trading Prohibit stock trading for members of Congress while in office Code of Judicial Ethics for US Supreme Court Holds Supreme Court AccountableJoint candidate pledge (Take BAC Congress), captured October 30, 2026
Called to overturn Citizens United
Richard Ojeda refuses corporate PAC money, supports banning congressional stock trading, is committed to overturning Citizens United, and backs a five-year lobbying ban.Richard Ojeda for Congress Instagram, November 2, 2026
In a jointly signed pledge, the candidate committed to a Supreme Court judicial ethics code.
Believing it is not only the just course, but one requisite to renew our trust in a government "by and for the people," we the undersigned unequivocally support and commit to tirelessly fighting for and passing into law the following: Congressional Term Limits House: 6, two-year terms Senate: 2, six-year terms Overturn Citizens United Getting unlimited corporate money out of politics Moratorium on Lobbying Minimum of 5 years between end of term and employment as lobbyist No Stock Trading Prohibit stock trading for members of Congress while in office Code of Judicial Ethics for US Supreme Court Holds Supreme Court AccountableJoint candidate pledge (Take BAC Congress), captured October 30, 2026
Refused corporate PAC money
I've never taken a dollar from defense industry PACs or corporate PACs, and I never will.Fayetteville Observer candidate questionnaire, October 6, 2026
I do not take a dime from corporate PACs or special interests.Campaign website, launch post, September 2, 2025
This campaign doesn’t take a dime from corporate PACs or lobbyists.Campaign website, home page
Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress
In Congress, he’ll secure the border, and take on the rigged system and corrupt politicians by making billionaires and corporations pay their fair share and banning members of Congress from trading stocks.Campaign website, voter messaging page, October 13, 2026
Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules
Richard Ojeda believes members of Congress should be banned from trading individual stocks while they’re in office.Richard Ojeda campaign Instagram, September 29, 2026
In a jointly signed pledge, the candidate committed to a Supreme Court judicial ethics code.
Believing it is not only the just course, but one requisite to renew our trust in a government "by and for the people," we the undersigned unequivocally support and commit to tirelessly fighting for and passing into law the following: Congressional Term Limits House: 6, two-year terms Senate: 2, six-year terms Overturn Citizens United Getting unlimited corporate money out of politics Moratorium on Lobbying Minimum of 5 years between end of term and employment as lobbyist No Stock Trading Prohibit stock trading for members of Congress while in office Code of Judicial Ethics for US Supreme Court Holds Supreme Court AccountableJoint candidate pledge (Take BAC Congress), captured October 30, 2026
Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office
So definitely I want investigations going on day one, because once again, we have to hold this corrupt family accountable. They have used the United States as their personal piggy bank.The Political Arena interview
Reforming the Supreme Court
When we get into office, we're going to do things like we're going to put term limits on Supreme Court justices, and we need to put term limits on members of Congress.Boston Brian interview with Richard Ojeda
In a jointly signed pledge, the candidate committed to a Supreme Court judicial ethics code.
Believing it is not only the just course, but one requisite to renew our trust in a government "by and for the people," we the undersigned unequivocally support and commit to tirelessly fighting for and passing into law the following: Congressional Term Limits House: 6, two-year terms Senate: 2, six-year terms Overturn Citizens United Getting unlimited corporate money out of politics Moratorium on Lobbying Minimum of 5 years between end of term and employment as lobbyist No Stock Trading Prohibit stock trading for members of Congress while in office Code of Judicial Ethics for US Supreme Court Holds Supreme Court AccountableJoint candidate pledge (Take BAC Congress), captured October 30, 2026
Setting Supreme Court term limits
When we get into office, we're going to do things like we're going to put term limits on Supreme Court justices, and we need to put term limits on members of Congress.Boston Brian interview with Richard Ojeda
Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules
In a jointly signed pledge, the candidate committed to a Supreme Court judicial ethics code.
Believing it is not only the just course, but one requisite to renew our trust in a government "by and for the people," we the undersigned unequivocally support and commit to tirelessly fighting for and passing into law the following: Congressional Term Limits House: 6, two-year terms Senate: 2, six-year terms Overturn Citizens United Getting unlimited corporate money out of politics Moratorium on Lobbying Minimum of 5 years between end of term and employment as lobbyist No Stock Trading Prohibit stock trading for members of Congress while in office Code of Judicial Ethics for US Supreme Court Holds Supreme Court AccountableJoint candidate pledge (Take BAC Congress), captured October 30, 2026
Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs
These reckless tariffs don't hurt foreign countries, they hit our farmers right in the gut. And when farmers get squeezed, every family in North Carolina pays for it at the grocery store. I'll fight to end this chaosBluesky post, May 4, 2026
Called for stopping price gouging
I will cap prices, stop Big Pharma’s price gouging, and make sure no one has to choose between insulin and electricity or between food and medication.Campaign website, health care page
Called for making child care more affordable
Asked what he would work with Republicans on in Congress, Ojeda says he would work on $10-a-day childcare.
I mean, at the end of the day, if there's Republicans that believe that we need to focus on childcare, maybe reducing the cost of childcare to $10 a day, because that's what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants. And I hope that there's Republicans that think that that was something that is beneficial. If they want to work on something like that, I'm all about it.No One Asked But interview with Richard Ojeda
Called for lowering household utility bills
In Congress, I'll fight to lower prescription drug and energy costs, protect access to affordable health care, and stop handing tax breaks to industries like data centers while families struggle to pay the electric bill.Fayetteville Observer candidate questionnaire, October 6, 2026
Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies
Gas prices are through the roof because of Trump's war with Iran, and you're the one paying for it every time you fill up.Post on X, March 29, 2026
Named policies to lower child-care costs: universal child care, public funding or subsidies, or caps on family costs
Asked what he would work with Republicans on in Congress, Ojeda says he would work on $10-a-day childcare.
I mean, at the end of the day, if there's Republicans that believe that we need to focus on childcare, maybe reducing the cost of childcare to $10 a day, because that's what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants. And I hope that there's Republicans that think that that was something that is beneficial. If they want to work on something like that, I'm all about it.No One Asked But interview with Richard Ojeda
Caps on families' child-care costs
Asked what he would work with Republicans on in Congress, Ojeda says he would work on $10-a-day childcare.
I mean, at the end of the day, if there's Republicans that believe that we need to focus on childcare, maybe reducing the cost of childcare to $10 a day, because that's what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants. And I hope that there's Republicans that think that that was something that is beneficial. If they want to work on something like that, I'm all about it.No One Asked But interview with Richard Ojeda
Named policies to lower household utility bills: utility-rate rules, bill assistance, or lower-cost energy and grid policies
Make the polluters pay for the cleanup instead of the ratepayers. That means enforceable limits with real penalties, federal money for utilities to install treatment, and free testing for families on private wells who have no idea what they are drinking.Campaign website, environment page
Limits on utility charges, corporate ownership, or costs passed to customers
Make the polluters pay for the cleanup instead of the ratepayers. That means enforceable limits with real penalties, federal money for utilities to install treatment, and free testing for families on private wells who have no idea what they are drinking.Campaign website, environment page
Supported stronger union organizing and collective-bargaining rights
Repeal “Right to Work” laws that weaken unions and keep pay low.Campaign website, working families page
Supported raising the minimum wage
One of my top priorities is tackling the affordability crisis by tying the minimum wage to the cost of living so anyone working 40 hours a week earns a true living wage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
Raising the federal minimum wage will give families stability and restore dignity to the work that keeps this country alive.Campaign website, working families page
Supported stronger protections against abusive financial practices
I will strengthen financial aid, expand loan forgiveness for public servants, and crack down on predatory lending so students can build a future without being trapped by debt.Campaign website, education page
Supported protecting or expanding abortion access
I will codify Roe v. Wade, protect the right to choose, and defend access to birth control, cancer screenings, and prenatal care.Campaign website, health care page
HB 804 would criminalize abortion statewide from the moment of conception, a time when no woman knows she’s even pregnant. This would be the strictest anti-abortion law in the country and is absolutely appalling.Post on X, April 18, 2025
Protecting access to contraception
I will codify Roe v. Wade, protect the right to choose, and defend access to birth control, cancer screenings, and prenatal care.Campaign website, health care page
Restoring nationwide abortion rights
I will codify Roe v. Wade, protect the right to choose, and defend access to birth control, cancer screenings, and prenatal care.Campaign website, health care page
Putting abortion rights into federal law
I will codify Roe v. Wade, protect the right to choose, and defend access to birth control, cancer screenings, and prenatal care.Campaign website, health care page
Restoring Roe's protections
I will codify Roe v. Wade, protect the right to choose, and defend access to birth control, cancer screenings, and prenatal care.Campaign website, health care page
Investing in climate resilience
Invest in flood control, drainage, and grid infrastructure so the next storm does not wipe out another town.Campaign website, environment page
Expanding clean energy
Build the green energy economy here, with union labor and wages a family can actually live on.Campaign website, environment page
Strengthening pollution protections
Make the polluters pay for the cleanup instead of the ratepayers. That means enforceable limits with real penalties, federal money for utilities to install treatment, and free testing for families on private wells who have no idea what they are drinking.Campaign website, environment page
Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement
Masked agents disappearing people off the streets must end.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
The campaign platform was independently documented with this wording by October 11, 2026; its publication day is not stated.
Replace ICE with an accountable and lawful immigration enforcement system.Campaign website, immigration page, 2026
As the grandson of a Mexican immigrant, I also believe we must restore due process and fix an immigration system that has lost its moral compass.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
Due-process protections
As the grandson of a Mexican immigrant, I also believe we must restore due process and fix an immigration system that has lost its moral compass.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
Stronger enforcement accountability
Masked agents disappearing people off the streets must end.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
The campaign platform was independently documented with this wording by October 11, 2026; its publication day is not stated.
Replace ICE with an accountable and lawful immigration enforcement system.Campaign website, immigration page, 2026
Supporting a path to citizenship
For people who have lived and worked in the country for years, Enlace Latino NC attributed this Spanish phrase to Ojeda’s support for a citizenship path:
camino claro y ganado hacia la ciudadaníaEnlace Latino NC candidate interview (Spanish), updated by August 18, 2026
Abolishing or replacing ICE
The campaign platform was independently documented with this wording by October 11, 2026; its publication day is not stated.
Replace ICE with an accountable and lawful immigration enforcement system.Campaign website, immigration page, 2026
Supported stronger checks on executive power
You know, our government needs to hold the president accountable. You know, we should make sure that the president does not invade without the permission from Congress.At the Water?s Edge interview
I intend to push to sunset outdated authorizations for the use of military force, require congressional authorization before offensive operations, and make sure any future war is actually debated and voted on by the people's representatives instead of decided in secret.Fayetteville Observer candidate questionnaire via AOL
Banning partisan gerrymandering
Ending partisan gerrymandering is a top priority.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
Supported strengthening voting rights
We must also pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal oversight and stop discriminatory voting changes before they take effect.Ballotpedia candidate survey, 2026
Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it
SIGN THE PETITION. STOP THE IRAN WAR.Post on X, April 3, 2026