Ted Budd Claims North Carolina’s Open Senate Seat for Republicans

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Republican Ted Budd has defeated Democrat challenger Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s Senate race, giving his party a pickup in their fight to secure a majority in the upper chamber.
“I want to thank President Donald J Trump, North Carolina’s own Lara Trump, and the entire Trump family for everything that they are doing to make our country great again,” the three-term congressman said during his victory speech at Winston-Salem, his birthplace.
“I also want to take a moment and recognize my opponent, Justice Cheri Beasley,” Budd continued. “We spoke on the phone, and I want to thank her for her service to our state. We’ve been running a spirited race. And finally, I want to thank the people of North Carolina for delivering this victory tonight.”…}