Richard Hudspeth
Liberal
Democrat
N/A
North Carolina - District 11
Current Position: Physician
Running For: House Representative
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For expanding access to affordable childcare
- For reforming FEMA to improve effectiveness rather than eliminating it
- For tax reform requiring wealthy and corporations to pay their fair share while providing relief to working families
Business & Labor
- For supporting fair wages and strengthening unions
Health Care
- For strengthening Medicare and Medicaid
- For creating a public healthcare option; supports allowing non-profits and businesses to buy into Medicare at cost
- For lowering prescription drug prices through government negotiation
Education
- Against destroying the Department of Education; supports federal accountability for education standards
- For federal funding of special education for all children in need
Environment
- For investing in renewable energy jobs and resilience infrastructure
Civil Rights
- For strengthening the VA and expanding mental health and addiction treatment for veterans
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For restoring Congressional authority and reducing executive branch power