Richard Ojeda, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 9th Congressional District | State Lines

Richard Ojeda, Democratic candidate for NC’s 9th Congressional District, discusses his 2026 campaign with PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen. This interview was recorded on August 11, 2026. As part of our 2026 election coverage, State Lines is interviewing candidates for statewide office to help voters get to know their candidates. Interviews are published as they become available and will be added to this page as they are completed. State Lines In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories!    / @mypbsnc   Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://pbsnc.org/app/. This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate