John Carter

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John R. Carter

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 6, 1941 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Carter holds a degree in history from Texas Tech University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. He began his career in public service as the first general counsel to the Texas House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee. Carter then transitioned to private practice and later became a judge, where he presided over significant cases. He has maintained a long-standing career in Congress, focusing on national security, veterans' affairs, and fiscal responsibility.

Political Ideas

John Carter's political identity is marked by a staunch defense of traditional American values and a commitment to national security. His legislative focus on border security and national defense indicates a highly localized approach to safeguarding regional interests, while his advocacy for fiscal conservatism and tax cuts suggests an ideologically agile stance on economic policy. Carter's unwavering support for the Second Amendment and parental rights reveals a rigidly dogmatic approach to civil liberties, creating an intriguing tension with his otherwise pragmatic fiscal policies.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 31st District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Elvis Lossa , Gregory Stoker , Justin Early

Texas House of Representatives 31st District Republican Primary

46,237 votes (59.80%)

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

Election History

Texas 31st District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

228,520 votes (64.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2022

183,185 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2020

212,695 votes (53.40%)

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

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2018

144,680 votes (50.60%)

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

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2016

166,060 votes (58.30%)

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

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2014

91,607 votes (64.00%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas 31st congressional district, 2012

145,348 votes (61.28%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2010

126,290 votes (82.50%)

Win

North Carolina's 1st district Republican primary, May 4, 2010

13.15% of vote

Loss

Winner: Ashley Woolard

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2008

175,563 votes (60.27%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 31

90,869 votes (58.48%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2004

160,247 votes (64.77%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 31st congressional district, 2002

111,556 votes (69.08%)

Win