NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Ted Budd is the projected winner for the North Carolina U.S. Senate race, defeating his opponent, Cheri Beasley, according to CBS News.
Congressman Budd is set to replace N.C. U.S. Senator Richard Burr at the end of his term.
During his acceptance speech, Budd shared a family motto, “Just do what you say you’re gonna do.” He said that is how he will lead as the next Senator from North Carolina.
Ted Budd released the following statement thanking the people of North Carolina for his win.
Thank you to the people of North Carolina. Amy Kate and I are humbled and honored you have selected me to serve you as North Carolina’s next US Senator. Campaigning in all 100 counties across our state, I’ve seen first-hand folks suffering under Joe Biden’s economic policies that are crushing family budgets. Biden and his allies want more FROM you and I want more FOR you. With their votes today, the people of North Carolina have sent a clear signal that the Biden agenda is wrong for America. It’s time to start creating jobs again instead of destroying jobs and I’m ready to fight for that in the US Senate.
Budd is a North Carolina native from Davie County. He said he is fighting to restore constitutional values. Budd earned endorsements from former President Donald Trump and other influential conservatives. Budd voiced opposition to Biden's energy policies and has sponsored legislation that would further restrict access to abortion following the Supreme Court's landmark reversal of Roe v. Wade.