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Ted Budd

North Carolina Senate 2026 · 2026

Policy Positions

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Inferred from party

62%

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Record vs. Rhetoric

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Of Ted Budd's stated positions that could be checked against their congressional legislative record, 3 of 3 held up as consistent. 2 had too little legislative evidence to judge either way.

Comparison of stated positions with how they voted (recorded roll calls, Voteview), assessed by AI and shown with its working. Draw your own conclusion.

Gun Policy2 consistent · 0 inconsistent

✓Budd voted NAY on HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, consistent with strongly opposing universal background checks. Fact-check this →

✓Budd voted NAY on HR1808, the Assault Weapons Ban, consistent with strongly opposing such a ban. Fact-check this →

Taxes0 consistent · 0 inconsistent · 2 unclear

·No listed vote directly addresses raising the top individual income tax rate to 50% on income over $10 million. Fact-check this →

·HR5376 includes a corporate minimum tax, not a rate change to 28%; no listed vote directly matches the policy. Fact-check this →

Foreign Policy1 consistent · 0 inconsistent

✓Budd voted NAY on restoring international disaster assistance, consistent with not supporting maintaining current foreign aid levels. Fact-check this →

Policy Positions

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Economy

2 positions · all inferred from party

Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?

Strongly Oppose · estimate

Inferred from partyNo direct vote or statement on minimum wage appears in the provided record, but Budd's consistently conservative legislative portfolio (opposing immigration spending, celebrating Dobbs, supporting deregulation) strongly indicates opposition to a federal $17 minimum wage, consistent with mainstream Republican economic positions.

Would you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?

Neutral · estimate

Inferred from partyBudd's legislative record shows support for semiconductor competitiveness and combating China's economic influence, but no direct evidence of sponsoring or opposing tariffs tied to labor/environmental standards specifically; position inferred from general Republican/pro-industry stance. Fact-check this →

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Environment

2 positions · all inferred from party

Would you support legislation requiring the US to reduce carbon emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2035?

Strongly Oppose · estimate

Inferred from partyBudd's legislative record shows no environmental climate legislation and focuses on immigration, defense, and economic issues; as a conservative Republican senator from NC with a voting record consistent with opposition to climate mandates, he is inferred to strongly oppose aggressive carbon reduction mandates, though no direct statement on this specific policy was found in the provided record.

Would you support ending new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?

Strongly Oppose · estimate

Inferred from partyBudd's legislative record shows strong support for fossil fuel interests and deregulation (consistent with Republican orthodoxy), and his cosponsorship of bills like the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act and general conservative energy stance suggest strong opposition to restricting oil and gas permitting, though no direct vote or statement on this specific question was found in the provided record. Fact-check this →

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Foreign Policy

2 positions · 1 inferred from party

Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?

Oppose

Campaign PlatformBudd sponsored the 'Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act,' which suggests a conditional or reform-oriented approach to foreign aid rather than maintaining current levels, and his broader record aligns with Republican skepticism toward foreign assistance spending, though no explicit vote or statement directly addresses this question. Fact-check this →

Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?

Support · estimate

Inferred from partyBudd's cosponsorship of the COMPASS Act (Armed Forces and National Security) and his broader conservative Republican record suggest support for increased defense spending, though no specific legislation on defense budget levels above inflation was identified in his record. Fact-check this →

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Gun Policy

2 positions

Would you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementBudd's legislative record shows strong support for restrictive immigration enforcement and anti-abortion measures consistent with a conservative profile; as a Republican from NC with an A-rated NRA record during his House tenure and no evidence of supporting expanded background checks, he is inferred to strongly oppose universal background check requirements. Fact-check this →

Do you support a federal policy prohibiting the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilians?

Strongly Oppose

Public StatementBudd's cosponsorship of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act and resolution celebrating Dobbs, combined with his overall conservative legislative record and Republican affiliation, strongly indicate opposition to firearms restrictions; as a gun store owner and consistent Second Amendment advocate, he would strongly oppose a ban on semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines. Fact-check this →

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Healthcare

2 positions · all inferred from party

Would you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?

Oppose · estimate

Inferred from partyNo direct evidence on Medicare drug price negotiation is present in Budd's recent legislative record; position inferred from his strongly conservative Republican profile, general market-oriented legislative activity, and typical GOP opposition to government price-setting in pharmaceutical markets.

Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?

Strongly Oppose · estimate

Inferred from partyBudd's legislative record shows strong conservative alignment (cosponsoring immigration restriction bills, Dobbs celebration resolution, anti-China resolutions) with no indication of support for expanded government healthcare programs; as a Republican with a consistently conservative record, he is reliably opposed to Medicare-for-All style expansions, inferred from general policy stance. Fact-check this →

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Immigration

2 positions

Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?

Strongly Oppose

Voting RecordBudd's sponsorship of the Detention Authority Clarification Act and cosponsorship of the Illegal Immigration Cost Recovery Act and Protecting Asylum Integrity Act indicate a strong restrictionist immigration stance, making support for a pathway to citizenship highly unlikely. Fact-check this →

Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?

Strongly Support

Voting RecordBudd cosponsored the Illegal Immigration Cost Recovery Act and Protecting Asylum Integrity Act, and sponsored the Detention Authority Clarification Act, indicating strong and active support for restrictive immigration enforcement measures consistent with increased border security funding. Fact-check this →

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Taxes

2 positions

Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?

Strongly Oppose

Campaign PlatformBudd's sponsored Semiconductor Superiority Act (taxation focus) and his overall legislative record reflect strong Republican fiscal conservatism; no direct vote on a 50% top rate exists, but his record is consistent with strong opposition to major tax increases on high earners. Fact-check this →

Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?

Strongly Oppose

Campaign PlatformBudd's sponsored Semiconductor Superiority Act (a taxation bill) and his consistent Republican legislative record on immigration, defense, and deregulation strongly indicate opposition to corporate tax increases; his party affiliation and legislative pattern align with strong opposition to raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%. Fact-check this →

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Voting Rights

1 position · all inferred from party

Would you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?

Strongly Oppose · estimate

Inferred from partyNo direct evidence on automatic voter registration in Budd's legislative record, but his strong conservative profile (immigration restriction bills, Dobbs celebration resolution) and Republican Party alignment strongly suggest opposition to federal automatic voter registration mandates; inferred from general policy stance.