[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS
Legislative Integrity Monitor
Goblin House Intelligence
Congress → Officials → Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican · Senator, NC ·Since 2023-01-03
Score Components
32 LOW
Connection Density 20%
78 → 16
Donor Influence 15%
35 → 5
Silence Risk 25%
48 → 12
Contradiction Risk 25%
0 → 0
Intelligence Volume 15%
14 → 2
Constituency Deviation 0%
33 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
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Ted Cruz co-listed_entity Both 'Ted Budd' and 'Ted Cruz' appear in the database's known entities list, indicating both are recorded entities within the same system.
Elizabeth Warren colleague Elizabeth Warren is listed alongside Ted Budd in the known entities database, indicating a shared context or database relationship.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00411116/
Ted Cruz political_colleague Ted Cruz and Ted Budd are both listed as U.S. Senators and political colleagues in various joint committees/funding contexts.
The Council Of Insurance Agents & Brokers PAC political_contribution The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers PAC is documented as having a financial or supportive connection to Ted Budd.
Republican Main Street Partnership member Ted Budd has been identified as a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership.
Ted Budd For Senate campaign_committee The principal campaign committee for Ted Budd's election to the U.S. Senate.
Freedom Caucus member Ted Budd is documented as a member of the House Freedom Caucus during his time in the U.S. House of Representatives.
U.S. House Committee on Financial Services former_member Ted Budd served as a U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th district starting in 2017; historically, he was a member of the House Financial Services…
U.S. Senate member Ted Budd currently represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, with a term spanning from 2023 to 2029.
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United States Political Action Committee (Mckinsey PAC) donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00908228/
2023 Senators Classic Committee donor $30,700 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00837070/
Budd Nc Victory Fund 2028 donor $88,422 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00832816/
Transdigm Group Inc. Employee Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00714329/
Garmin International Inc Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00660894/
Live Oak Bank PAC donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00552778/
Toyota Motor North America, Inc PAC (Toyota/Lexus PAC) donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00542365/
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00540104/
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association PAC Fund donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00507699/
Facebook Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to Ted Budd's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00502906/
BillVoteDateAlignment
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to… Yea 2026-09-30 unknown
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on… Yea 2026-09-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-28 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Nay 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-17 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
To provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian… Yea 2026-08-07 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-08-05 unknown
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from… Yea 2026-08-03 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-28 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-07-23 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-07-16 unknown
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military… Yea 2026-07-14 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-06-24 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-06-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Nay 2026-06-23 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-22 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-18 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices… Nay 2026-06-17 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
No contradictions detected
Last silence detection: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:02:30 GMT (via scheduled run)
cryptocurrency & digital assets regulation
876d silent
Peter Thiel — interest area: cryptocurrency & digital assets regulation
space industry & government contracts
Elon Musk — interest area: space industry & government contracts
party & leadership pacs
Republican Majority Fund, Budd Nc Victory Fund 2028 (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $88,422 (2024)) — interest area: party & leadership pacs
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United States Political Action Committee (Mckinsey PAC), Jm Family Enterprises, Inc PAC, Ttx PAC, Ati Inc. Political Action Committee (Ati-PAC), Express Services Inc PAC, Siemens Corporation PAC, Sap America Inc PAC, Calportland…
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Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United States Political Action Committee (Mckinsey PAC), Jm Family Enterprises, Inc PAC, Ttx PAC, Ati Inc. Political Action Committee (Ati-PAC), Express Services Inc PAC, Siemens Corporation PAC, Sap America Inc PAC, Calportland Company Political Action Committee (Cpcc-PAC), Garmin International Inc Political Action Committee (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
colleagues' leadership pacs
Republican Majority Fund (amounts: $10,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other candidates' committees
2023 Senators Classic Committee, Budd Nc Victory Fund 2028 (amounts: $30,700 (2024), $88,422 (2024)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
other / unclassified
Jpac, Aopa Legislative Action PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: other / unclassified
Budd Nc Victory Fund 2028 Other candidates' committees $88,422 (2024)
Republican Majority Fund Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)
2023 Senators Classic Committee Other candidates' committees $30,700 (2024)
Budd Nc Victory Fund 2028 Party & leadership PACs $88,422 (2024)
Garmin International Inc Political Action Committee Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)
Live Oak Bank PAC Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)
Toyota Motor North America, Inc PAC (Toyota/Lexus PAC) Transportation & auto $5,000 (2024)
Facebook Inc. PAC Technology $5,000 (2026)
Lendingtree LLC Political Action Committee Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)
Barclays Group Us Inc. PAC Finance & banking $5,000 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs 80 45 55
Trade Policy and Tariffs 68 60 35
Consumer Financial Protection and Banking Oversight 55 65 30
Fiscal Responsibility and Government Shutdowns 75 65 30
Inflation, Cost of Living, and Grocery/Energy Prices 95 70 25
Government Spending and Debt 76 70 25
Energy Independence and Nuclear/Fossil Fuels 70 75 20
Immigration Enforcement vs. Legal Workforce Needs 72 85 15
Economy, Jobs, and Taxes 85 80 15
Education, Schools, and Parental Rights 78 82 12
Immigration and Border Security 88 90 10
Veterans and Military Affairs 82 88 8
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 3 elected officials hold documented connections.
$5.3BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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