Ted Budd Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Ted Budd is a U.S. Senator from North Carolina (since 2023) and former U.S. Representative for NC’s 13th district (2017–2023). Raised on a family farm, he holds degrees in business, theology, and his MBA. Known for his conservative approach, he champions small business, religious liberty, and term limits. A trained theologian and entrepreneur, he balances public service with faith and family life. Budd’s journey from rural roots to Capitol Hill reflects his commitment to representing working families, advocating for agriculture, and supporting law enforcement all while grounding politics in personal values and hometown experience.
Early Life & Background Ted Budd
• He grew up working on his family’s farm in Davie County, where he learned grit, stewardship, and rural values firsthand. 
• He holds a BBA from Appalachian State (1994), a ThM (1998) from Dallas Theological Seminary, and an MBA (2007) from Wake Forest. 
• He and his wife Amy Kate met on a mission trip in the Soviet Union in 1991, married in 1994, and raise three children on their farm. 
Political Rise & Senate Career Ted Budd
• He entered politics in 2016, winning a crowded GOP primary aided by Club for Growth support, then served three terms in the House. 
• Elected U.S. Senator in 2022 with 50.5% of the vote, he assumed office in January 2023 to represent North Carolina. 
• He serves on committees for Armed Services; Commerce, Science & Transportation; Small Business; and others shaping policy. 
Controversies & Criticisms around Ted Budd
• He voted to overturn the 2020 election and challenged the certification of electoral votes, aligning with Trump’s false fraud narrative. 
• Democrats accused him of cozying with special interests, noting luxury trips funded by dark money groups and links to Big Pharma donations. 
• He faced criticism over his family’s AgriBioTech bankruptcy, with ads alleging asset transfers before a $15 million judgment he denied involvement. 
Awards & Recognitions received by Ted Budd
• He earned the NFIB’s “Guardian of Small Business” Award for his consistent pro small business voting record in the 117th Congress. 
• Family Research Council Action honored him with their “True Blue Award” for defending religious liberty and pro life values. 
• U.S. Term Limits presented him an award for his co sponsorship of term limit legislation and advocacy for government reform. 
Lesser Known Facts about Ted Budd
 He owns and operates a gun store in Rural Hall established from a former gun range for responsible firearms training. 
• He homeschools his children and has served as Assistant Scoutmaster, emphasizing his commitment to family and youth leadership. 
• He helped rally support for the USMCA trade deal, boosting agricultural exports from North Carolina to Canada and Mexico.