Laura Budd
North Carolina State Representative, District 103 since 2022. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
North Carolina State Representative, District 103Born 1977Lawyer
- In office
- 3 yrs
- Since 2022
- Bills became law
- 0
- 12 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 5.2%
- Chamber median 3.8%
- With party
- 94%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +16.1
- Won 2024
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Appropriations
- Appropriations, Transportation
- Education: K-12
- Helene Recovery
- Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety Select
- Judiciary 2
- Transportation
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
ANNEXATION; APPOINTMENTS; CITY COUNCILS; COMMERCE; COMMISSIONS; CONSUMER PROTECTION; COUNCIL OF STATE; COURTS; ELECTIONS; EMERGENCY SERVICES; FEES; GENERAL ASSEMBLY; GOVERNOR; LANDOWNERS; LICENSES & PERMITS; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; MEMBERSHIP; MOTOR VEHICLES; MUNICIPALITIES; NOTIFICATION; PLANNING & ZONING; PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE; PROPERTY; PUBLIC; PUBLIC OFFICIALS; REAL ESTATE; SPEAKER; TAXATION; TAXES · Failed in the Senate Aug 2026
APPOINTMENTS; ATTORNEYS; BAR ASSOCIATION; COMMITTEES; COURTS; GENERAL ASSEMBLY; INDIGENTS; JUDGES; JUDICIAL DEPT.; PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE; PUBLIC; PUBLIC DEFENDERS; REPORTS; SALARIES & BENEFITS; SPEAKER; STUDIES; SUPREME COURT; DISTRICT ATTORNEYS; INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES OFFICE; CHIEF JUSTICE; ADA-APD-PAC PAY STUDY COMM. · Failed in the Senate May 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES; APPROPRIATIONS; BUDGETING; DISCRIMINATION; EMPLOYMENT; LABOR DEPT.; PERSONNEL; PREGNANCY; PUBLIC; PUBLIC HEALTH; WOMEN; FAMILY ISSUES · Failed in committee May 2026
APPROPRIATIONS; BUDGETING; DEBTOR & CREDITOR; FINES & PENALTIES; PUBLIC; REVENUE DEPT.; TAXATION; TAXES · Failed in committee May 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Budd sits in the North Carolina House of Representatives
Budd is closer to the center than 34% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Aisha Dew, Renée Price, Allen Buansi
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:55 PM ET
With Budd’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats94%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills50%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Budd’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Budd | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | SJR 1091: Adjournment Resolution. | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 78–28 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 79–28 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | HB 834: State Board of Elections Administrative Changes. | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 74–35 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | SB 1092: 2026 Senate and House Appointments. | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 71–38 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 84–26 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Budd was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | North Carolina House District 103 | Won | — | D+14.8 | — |
| 2024 | North Carolina House of Representatives, District 103 | Won | D+16.1 | — | — |
| 2022 | North Carolina House of Representatives, District 103 | Won | D+5.0 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: North Carolina State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $56.2K
- Spent
- $62.2K
- Cash
- $34.9K
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections filings through Jun 30, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:06 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| COMMITTEE TO ELECT LAURA BUDD State | Active |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections filings through Jun 30, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:06 AM ET
Seats Budd has held
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Budd has run against
- Joshua Niday (R) · 2024 election, won
- William M. Brawley Jr. (R) · 2022 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: North Carolina State Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Budd
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/283007b1-e7a2-486b-b19b-5a8126bc4128
- Wikidata Q119506054
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET