[3] In the 2024 Primary Election, Hudson defeated Representative Travis Smith to earn the Republican nomination for the Senate District 33, which comprises Douglas, Howell, Shannon, Ozark, Stone, Taney, and Texas Counties.

[4] He was among a group of Republicans who advocated to revoke funding from public education addressing critical race theory or diversity, equity, and inclusion.

[5] Also in 2023, Hudson sponsored legislation to restrict healthcare for transgender youth, however was absent from public testimony on the bill.

[6] He also rejected a proposed amendment to allow access for cases involving imminent danger, saying that it could allow exceptions on the basis of suicidal risk.

Critics shared research demonstrating the positive impact that access to healthcare has on transgender children's mental health.