Richard Hudson (American politician)

Rich Hudson
Official portrait, 2016
Chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
LeaderKevin McCarthy
Mike Johnson
Preceded byTom Emmer
Secretary of the House Republican Conference
In office
January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023
LeaderKevin McCarthy
Preceded byJason Smith
Succeeded byLisa McClain
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded byLarry Kissell
Constituency8th district (2013–2023)
9th district (2023–present)
Personal details
Born
Richard Lane Hudson Jr.

(1971-11-04) November 4, 1971 (age 53)
Franklin, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Renee Howell
(m. 2010)
Children1
EducationUniversity of North Carolina, Charlotte (BA)
WebsiteHouse website

Richard Lane Hudson Jr. (born November 4, 1971) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 9th congressional district since 2013 (previously numbered the 8th district). A member of the Republican Party, his district covers a large part of the southern Piedmont area from Concord to Spring Lake.