Ted Budd - North Carolina - Republican - Born October 21, 1971 in Davie County, NC - Graduated from Appalachian State University in 1994 - Personal Background: Budd worked in finance and then founded his own company before entering politics - Political Background: Budd was elected to Congress in 2016 and is known for his support of President Trump - Interesting fact: Budd is a former gun store owner and has an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association.