ABOUT

RICHARD OJEDA NC-09

Democrat for Congress

Richard Ojeda dedicated more than 20 years to serving his country in the U.S. Army, retiring as a major before becoming a high school teacher. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to standing up for working families and serving his community. Now, he’s ready to bring that same dedication to Congress and fight for the people of NC-09.

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO NORTH CAROLINA

As the proud grandson of a Mexican immigrant, Richard Ojeda has dedicated his life to serving others. He spent more than two decades in the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti and earning two Bronze Stars. He earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia State University in 1997 and his MBA from Webster University in 2010. After serving in the West Virginia State Senate, Richard returned to North Carolina with his family.



Richard never expected to return to politics, but he believes working families and veterans deserve better. He’s stepping up once again to fight for the people who too often go unheard in Washington. He’s committed to expanding access to health care, supporting veterans, and ensuring working families and everyday North Carolinians have a government that works for them.