US Reps. Hudson and McDowell concede races in 2 of NC’s most stunning election upsets

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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Two Republican members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation acknowledged Wednesday there was no path to victory in their respective districts after Tuesday’s midterm elections. Both were in districts widely considered to be safe Republican seats and were not expected to lose their 2026 reelection bids.

Congressman Richard Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, officially conceded his bid for reelection to Democrat Richard Ojeda.

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