Ted Budd

Theodore Paul Budd (born October 21, 1971) is an American businessman and Republican politician. He is the junior United States Senator from North Carolina since 2023. In 2017, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. On April 28, 2021, Budd announced his candidacy for the 2022 United States Senate election in North Carolina to replace retiring Republican Senator Richard Burr. He won the Republican nomination in May 2022 and later defeated Cheri Beasley in the general election.

Ted Budd
United States Senator from North Carolina
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023 Serving with Thom Tillis
Preceded by	Richard Burr
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 13th district
In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	George Holding
Succeeded by	Wiley Nickel
Personal details
Born	Theodore Paul Budd 21 October 1971 (aged 54) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Amy Kate Adams ​ ​ (m. 1994)​
Children	3
Education	Appalachian State University (Bachelor of Business Administration) Dallas Theological Seminary (Master of Theology) Wake Forest University (MBA)
Website	House website Campaign website

Ted Budd Media

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  Budd during the 115th Congress

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  2022 North Carolina Senate election results by county:*Template:Collapsible list**Template:Collapsible list*

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  Budd being sworn in to the Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris, 2023

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  Budd with Secretary Pete Hegseth, 2025

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  Budd with President Donald Trump

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  Budd with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in July 2024

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  Budd family with Vice President Kamala Harris in January 2023