Richard N. Ojeda II
Democratic · NC
Richard Ojeda is a retired U.S. Army major who served 24 years, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He later served in the West Virginia Senate, where he worked on medical cannabis legislation and supported striking teachers.
Where Richard N. Ojeda II stands, based on their records
Supports
Labor Rights (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
As a West Virginia state senator, campaigned in support of the 2018 teachers' strike, traveling the state to speak at rallies for striking teachers.
February 22, 2018Supports Labor Rights
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Sponsored the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act as a state senator; the governor signed it into law in April 2017, legalizing medical marijuana.
May 8, 2018Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: en.wikipedia.org
As a West Virginia state senator, campaigned in support of the 2018 teachers' strike, traveling the state to speak at rallies for striking teachers.
February 22, 2018Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Resigned his West Virginia Senate seat, saying he was frustrated with the legislature's slow pace and could not accomplish the goals he had set.
January 14, 2019
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Richard Ojeda was elected to the West Virginia Senate in 2016.
November 8, 2016
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Past race Richard N. Ojeda II ran in:
- US House of Representatives District 09 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 9, North Carolina