Richard Ojeda

Richard Ojeda is an American politician and former military officer known for his advocacy for education and workers' rights. He served as a state senator in West Virginia and gained national attention for his outspoken support of the 2018 teachers' strike, which aimed to increase pay and improve working conditions. Ojeda is also recognized for his progressive stance on issues like healthcare and infrastructure. In 2020, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat, focusing on the needs of his constituents in a state often dominated by conservative politics.