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
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Appalachian State University: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1994.
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Dallas Theological Seminary: Master of Theology and Educational Leadership, 1998.
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Wake Forest University: Master of Business Administration, 2007.
Political Experience
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U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2016 to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional District; served three terms from 2017 to 2023.
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U.S. Senate: Elected in 2022; sworn in on January 3, 2023.
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Armed Services Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
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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.
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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.
