Laura Budd
Laura Budd (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 103. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Budd (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 103. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Laura Budd was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 1999 and a law degree from the Wake Forest School of Law in 2002. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Budd has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Matthews Athletic Recreation Assoc., President (2020-2022)
- Piedmont Gymnastics Org., Vice-President (2020 -2022)
- Peace & Justice Immigration Clinic, Former president
- Matthews Health Clinic, Former member
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Budd was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations on Information Technology Committee
- Education - K-12 Committee
- Judiciary II Committee
- UNC BOG Nominations Committee
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103
Incumbent Laura Budd (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Laura Budd (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103
Incumbent Laura Budd defeated Joshua Niday in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Budd (D) | 58.1 | 25,772 |
 | Joshua Niday (R) | 41.9 | 18,609 | |
| Total votes: 44,381 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Laura Budd advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joshua Niday advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Budd in this election.
2022
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103
Laura Budd defeated William Brawley in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Budd (D) | 52.5 | 20,200 |
 | William Brawley (R) | 47.5 | 18,294 | |
| Total votes: 38,494 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103
Laura Budd defeated Ann Harlan in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Budd | 57.0 | 2,994 |
 | Ann Harlan | 43.0 | 2,260 | |
| Total votes: 5,254 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. William Brawley advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 103.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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- Fully and properly funding public education as well as expanding vocational and trade school programs.
- Expanding access to healthcare and protecting women's reproductive healthcare freedom.
- Increased funding for LEO resources and training to support LEO in protecting public safety and improving community relations.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2025.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2024.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environment and conservation issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the General Assembly of North Carolina in 2023.
- Affordable Healthcare Coalition of North Carolina — Legislators are scored based on their stance related to healthcare costs.
- Civitas Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- NC Values Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- North Carolina Chamber — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rachel Hunt (D) |
North Carolina House of Representatives District 103 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
