Who is running for NC House, District 103 in 2026?

State Representative, NC House District 103

Laura Budd is a Democrat and attorney who has represented House District 103 since 2023¹³³. She earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 1999 and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2002¹. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot¹.

Where they stand 15 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 509, the Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which bars the state from placing an undue burden on abortion before fetal viability and allows limits after viability unless an abortion is needed to protect the patient's life or health. (2025-03-26) source
  • In her 2022 Ballotpedia survey she listed protecting women's reproductive healthcare freedom as a key campaign message. (2022) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 20, which bans most abortions after 12 weeks with exceptions for rape and incest up to 20 weeks, life-limiting fetal anomalies up to 24 weeks, and medical emergencies (House vote 72 to 48). (2023-05-16) source
  • On second reading, voted against Senate Bill 378, which as rewritten by the House would disenroll Planned Parenthood and its affiliates as Medicaid providers (House vote 61 to 47). (2025-10-22) source
• Policing and crimeFund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In her 2022 Ballotpedia survey she called for increased funding for law enforcement resources and training, including implicit bias and conflict resolution training to strengthen community relations. (2022) source
  • Voted for concurrence on House Bill 307, Iryna's Law, which tightened pretrial release conditions for people charged with violent offenses, added mental health evaluation procedures, and changed death penalty proceedings (House vote 81 to 31). (2025-09-23) source
  • Is a primary sponsor of House Bill 504, which would fund a pilot co-responder program with Mecklenburg County. (2025-03-26) source
• GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 732, Common Sense Gun Regulations, which would require a permit to buy an assault weapon or long gun, add a 72-hour waiting period, require safe storage and firearm liability insurance, and ban bump stocks. (2025-04-03) source
  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 283 (2023), which would require a permit to buy a long gun. (2023-03-07) source
  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 289 (2023), the Gun Violence Prevention Act, which would require a permit to buy an assault weapon or long gun and add a 72-hour waiting period and other gun rules. (2023-03-08) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 41, which repealed the pistol purchase permit requirement and allowed concealed carry permit holders to carry on certain school property at certain times (House vote 71 to 46). (2023-03-29) source
  • Voted against second reading passage of Senate Bill 50, the Freedom to Carry NC bill to allow carrying a concealed handgun without a permit (House vote 59 to 48). (2025-06-11) source
• Curriculum and booksKeep access broad; removals should be raremedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 902, the Free to Learn Library Bill of Rights Act, which says no government entity may prohibit or restrict access to library materials based solely on their content or viewpoint. (2025-04-14) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 49, the Parents' Bill of Rights, which sets out parents' rights to direct their children's education and health care and requires schools to notify parents about certain matters (House vote 72 to 47). (2023-08-16) source
  • Voted against second reading passage of House Bill 636, which creates community library advisory committees to review school library materials and a state database of rejected library media (House vote 63 to 46). (2025-04-16) source
• Energy and climateA gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a primary sponsor of House Bill 443 (2023), which would reenact a tax credit for investing in renewable energy property. (2023-03-23) source
  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 131, which would reenact the state solar energy tax credit. (2025-02-18) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 266, a broad utility bill that eliminated the 2030 interim carbon reduction target for electric utilities and changed how utilities recover construction and fuel costs (House vote 74 to 46). (2025-07-29) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 678, a broad energy and utilities bill (Clean Energy/Other Changes) (House vote 77 to 37). (2023-10-10) source
• RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 20, the Fair Maps Act, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an independent North Carolina Citizens Redistricting Commission. (2025-01-30) source
  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 9 (2023), the Fair Maps Act, a proposed constitutional amendment for an independent redistricting process. (2023-01-26) source
• HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • On second reading, voted for House Bill 76, Access to Healthcare Options, which expands Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act and directs the state to pursue work requirements if federal regulators allow them (House vote 96 to 23). (2023-02-15) source
  • Voted to concur in the Senate changes to House Bill 76, Access to Healthcare Options (House vote 95 to 21). (2023-03-22) source
  • In her 2022 Ballotpedia survey she said she is passionate about improving access to affordable healthcare, including the expansion of Medicaid. (2022) source
• Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick dayslow

  Official action · low confidence

  • Is a primary sponsor of House Bill 499, the North Carolina Paid Family Leave Insurance Act, which would create a paid family and medical leave insurance program. (2025-03-26) source
• Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 574, which requires school and college sports teams designated for women or girls to be limited to students of the female sex (House vote 74 to 45). (2023-08-16) source
• Gender care for minorsNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 808, which prohibits gender transition procedures for minors (House vote 74 to 45). (2023-08-16) source
  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 805, which defines two sexes in state law, limits state funding for gender transition procedures, and changes rules on birth certificates and school library access (House vote 72 to 48). (2025-07-29) source
• Election rulesNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 747, a package of election law changes that included ending the three-day grace period for mail ballots to arrive after Election Day (House vote 72 to 44). (2023-10-10) source
• ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 10, which requires sheriffs to comply with immigration detainers and administrative warrants and also made budget changes including funding for the Opportunity Scholarship private school voucher program (House vote 72 to 44). (2024-11-19) source
  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 318, which changes release eligibility and requires notice to Immigration and Customs Enforcement when a prisoner is subject to an immigration detainer (House vote 72 to 48). (2025-07-29) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 153, which requires state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials, limits state benefits to people in the country legally, and bars sanctuary universities (House vote 71 to 47). (2026-06-24) source
  • Is a cosponsor of House Bill 78, which would bar law enforcement from taking part in immigration enforcement at places of worship, schools and hospitals. (2025-02-11) source
  • Is a primary sponsor of House Bill 1060, which would require the Attorney General to investigate incidents involving federal immigration enforcement that cause serious bodily injury or death. (2026-04-28) source
• School choiceNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 10, which requires sheriffs to comply with immigration detainers and administrative warrants and also made budget changes including funding for the Opportunity Scholarship private school voucher program (House vote 72 to 44). (2024-11-19) source
  • On second reading, voted against House Bill 823, Choose Your School, Choose Your Future, which expanded the state's private school scholarship program to families of all incomes (House vote 65 to 45). (2023-05-17) source
• DEI programsNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 171, which prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion programs and spending in state agencies and local governments (House vote 71 to 47). (2026-06-24) source
  • Voted against the veto override of Senate Bill 558, which bars public colleges and universities from promoting certain diversity, equity and inclusion concepts (House vote 71 to 47). (2026-06-24) source
• Business regulationNo single answer fitslow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted against the veto override of House Bill 402, which puts limits on state rules with substantial financial costs (House vote 73 to 47). (2025-07-29) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Housing and growth, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Religion in schools, China policy.