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Representative Ted Budd (North Carolina)

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BIOGRAPHY

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Biography

Theodore Paul Budd, born on October 21, 1971, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator for North Carolina since January 3, 2023. Raised on a cattle and commercial chicken farm in Davie County, he developed a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. Budd met his wife, Amy Kate, during a Christian mission trip to the former Soviet Union in 1991; they married in 1994 and have three children. The family resides on the same farm where Budd was raised.

Education

  • Appalachian State University: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1994.
  • Dallas Theological Seminary: Master of Theology and Educational Leadership, 1998.
  • Wake Forest University: Master of Business Administration, 2007.

Political Experience

  • U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2016 to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional District; served three terms from 2017 to 2023.
  • U.S. Senate: Elected in 2022; sworn in on January 3, 2023.

Notable Achievements and Positions

  • Committee Assignments:

    • Armed Services Committee
    • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
    • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  • Legislative Initiatives:

    • Co-sponsored the Charitable Act , aiming to provide a tax deduction for all taxpayers making charitable contributions.
    • Introduced the Build the Wall Now Act in February 2023, emphasizing border security.
  • Awards:

    • Retail Crime Fighter Award , October 2024.
    • Defender of Economic Freedom Award , June 2024.
    • Guardian of Small Business Award , 2024.

Senator Budd's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles, economic growth, and national security.

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