Hudson staffer moves to Checkmate
Checkmate Government Relations, the Raleigh-based lobbying firm led by Ches McDowell, hired Rep. Richard Hudson’s chief of staff Luke Blanchat to lead its congressional lobbying business Checkmate has drawn lots of attention because of its fast growth and McDowell’s close ties to the Trump administration. The firm opened its Washington D.C. office after Donald Trump’s election in 2024. It […]