RALEIGH, N.C. — Rep. Ted Budd became North Carolina’s next U.S. senator Tuesday night.
Budd held 50.72% of the vote over former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley’s 47.06% with 2,627 of the state’s 2,655 precincts reporting. The Associated Press called the race for Budd at 11:49 p.m.
“I am beyond grateful for your unwavering support throughout this election,” Budd told his supporters in an email. “I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say that we could not have done this without committed friends like you. Our victory tonight sends a clear message that North Carolinians are ready for a new direction in Washington.”
