FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2025

HUDSPETH FOR CONGRESS RAISES NEARLY $100K
IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS

SKYLAND, N.C. — Less than three weeks after announcing his candidacy, Dr. Richard Hudspeth’s campaign has reported strong third-quarter fundraising results, signaling early and growing grassroots momentum across Western North Carolina.

For Q3, the campaign received contributions from more than 150 donors, with nearly two-thirds coming from within NC-11. The campaign raised $88,129 this quarter and closed with $84,357 in cash on hand. Dr. Hudspeth entered the race in late September, making the last month of the quarter’s results the clearest measure of current support and enthusiasm as voters evaluate their options.

“These contributions make clear that people across Western North Carolina are ready for new leadership,” said Dr. Hudspeth. “I am deeply grateful for the faith so many people in our region have put in my ability to lead this change. For too long, politicians have treated healthcare, the needs of rural communities, and the affordability crisis we face in housing, food, transportation, and retirement, like partisan talking points instead of human necessities. I’ve spent my career solving real problems for real people in this community, and that’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress. This campaign is about protecting the people of this district.”

Hudspeth’s strong fundraising and early support show that the dynamics of this primary have changed significantly since the initial candidates announced many months ago. Strong support is shifting to Hudspeth’s campaign because it offers Western North Carolina the chance at a representative who has been here doing the person-to-person work to help our communities. With deep roots and decades of service across Western North Carolina, Dr. Hudspeth’s campaign is powered by the same communities he’s cared for his entire career. 

About Dr. Richard Hudspeth

Dr. Richard Hudspeth has spent more than two decades serving Western North Carolina as a family physician and community leader. A graduate of Duke University and UNC, he has dedicated his career to expanding access to quality healthcare in rural and small-town communities. As CEO of Blue Ridge Health, he has helped deliver care to thousands of families across the region and led the medical response following Hurricane Helene. Now, he’s running for Congress to bring that same spirit of service to Washington. One that is grounded in integrity, compassion, and the conviction that we’re stronger when we take care of one another.