Buddy Carter

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Earl Buddy Carter

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 6, 1957 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Buddy Carter was born in 1957 in Georgia and holds a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from the University of Georgia. He began his career in public service on the planning and zoning commission for the city of Pooler, later serving on the city council and as mayor. Carter transitioned to state-level politics, serving as a Georgia state representative and senator, where he focused on appropriations, health, education, and public safety. He has represented Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2014.

Political Ideas

Buddy Carter's political identity is marked by a blend of conservative ideology with surprising policy stances that challenge conventional wisdom. He demonstrates a highly localized approach to immigration, advocating for privatizing detention while allowing illegal immigrants to enlist in the military. Carter's legislative record also shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on economic regulations, revealing a calculated approach to protecting regional interests. His support for state-level abortion laws, alongside a surprising stance on allowing undocumented immigrants to serve in the military, highlights a complex ideological framework that merits deeper exploration.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

Georgia Senate Republican Primary

229,078 votes (25.10%)

Loss

Winner: Mike Collins, Derek Dooley

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia 1st District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

220,576 votes (61.98%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Budget
Energy and Commerce
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 1st congressional district, 2022

156,128 votes (59.10%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 1st congressional district, 2020

189,457 votes (58.30%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 1st congressional district, 2018

144,741 votes (57.70%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 1st congressional district, 2016

210,243 votes (99.60%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 1st congressional district, 2014

60.90% of vote

Win
2009 Special: State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia 1st State Senate District Special Election

10,904 votes (82.14%)

Win
2004: Georgia State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia 159th State House District General Election

16,602 votes (100.00%)

Win

Georgia 159th State House District Republican Primary

3,254 votes (53.97%)

Win