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Troy
A. Carter Sr.

Democratic U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District since 2021; New Orleans native and incumbent in 2026 race.

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Background

Troy A. Carter Sr. is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2021. A New Orleans native raised on the city's Westbank in the Cutoff neighborhood, he earned a B.A. in Political Science and Business Administration from Xavier University of Louisiana and an M.S. in Business from the University of Holy Cross, and also studied at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and Carnegie Mellon University. 279

Before his federal service, Carter held multiple elected offices in Louisiana: he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 102 (1992–1994), on the New Orleans City Council for District C (1994–2002), and in the Louisiana State Senate for District 7 (2016–2021). Earlier in his career he worked as an executive assistant to Mayor Sidney Barthelemy and later as an entrepreneur and business consultant. 27

Carter was sworn into the 119th Congress in January 2025 and is listed by the Federal Election Commission as the Democratic incumbent candidate for the 2026 general election in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, scheduled for November 3, 2026. 1413

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Louisiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District
Website
troycarter.us(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Troy A. Carter Sr. voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
1.7%
with their party’s majority
99%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 5
    filing
    Carter and Matsui introduce 988 Crisis Workforce Response Act

    Carter and Rep. Doris Matsui introduced the 988 Crisis Workforce Response Act, which would collect data on crisis-workforce shortages, establish a $10 million training pilot, and authorize $10 million for additional workforce training.

    Reps. Carter, Matsui Introduce the 988 Crisis Workforce Response Act for Suicide Prevention Month · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Carter absent from Baton Rouge Press Club congressional forum

    Four of the five candidates in the LA-2 race attended a Baton Rouge Press Club forum. WBRZ reported Carter was the only candidate who did not attend; no reason was given for his absence.

    Candidates for 2nd Congressional District talk about goals ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 29
    endorsement
    AFGE endorses Troy Carter for reelection to Congress

    The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, announced its endorsement of Carter for reelection to Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District.

    Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Louisiana's ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 18
    news
    Carter criticizes Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling at CBC Foundation conference

    During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference, Carter criticized the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling and raised concerns about its implications for Black representation, urging voter participation.

    Rep. Troy Carter Talks Voting Rights After Louisiana v. Callais | Detroit's BIN 1130 | Our Voices 2026 · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 18
    filing
    Carter, McIver, Menefee and Ruiz reintroduce Equity in Research Act

    Carter joined colleagues in reintroducing the Equity in Research Act in the House.

    Press Release: Carter, McIver, Menefee and Ruiz Reintroduce Equity in Research Act | Stock News · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • J Street PAC organization
    J Street PAC candidate page marks Carter 'Endorsed' for Louisiana's 2nd District; exact date not established in the source. jstreetpac.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    The 2026 endorsed-candidates page lists Troy Carter for Louisiana's 2nd District; exact date not established in the source. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE, the largest federal employee union, announced endorsement of Carter for reelection to Congress. afge.org · Sep 29, 2026
  • Louisiana Democratic Party organization
    Louisiana Democratic Party announced congressional endorsements on August 30, 2026; Carter listed as its choice for District 2. newsfromthestates.com · Aug 30, 2026
  • SPLC Action Fund organization
    SPLC Action Fund named Rep. Troy Carter among ten Congressional Black Caucus members endorsed for reelection. splcactionfund.org · Apr 27, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House LA-02 · DWon158,12077.1%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.41M
Spent
$1.54M
Cash on hand
$383K

As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2LA02149(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Candidates for 2nd Congressional District talk about goals ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Reps. Carter, Matsui Introduce the 988 Crisis Workforce Response Act for Suicide Prevention Month(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Louisiana's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  5. [5] Press Release: Carter, McIver, Menefee and Ruiz Reintroduce Equity in Research Act | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  6. [6] Rep. Troy Carter Talks Voting Rights After Louisiana v. Callais | Detroit's BIN 1130 | Our Voices 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  7. [7] Troy Carter - JStreetPAC(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Louisiana Democrats make endorsements in congressional races(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
  9. [9] Congressman Carter Statement on Massie Amendment Limiting ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  10. [10] Congressman Carter Speaks Out Against Criminalizing Homelessness(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
  11. [11] SPLC Action Fund Endorses Congressional Black Caucus ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
  12. [12] [PDF] 2023 highlights - Congressman Troy Carter - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Feb 9, 2026
  13. [13] Rep. Carter Sends Letter to Trump Amid Threats to Send the National Guard to New Orleans(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2025
  14. [14] Congressman Carter Votes NO on the “Big Ugly Bill” | Representative Troy Carter(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  15. [15] Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Minnesota Shootings Targeting Lawmakers(opens in a new tab) Jun 14, 2025
  16. [16] Congressman Troy Carter Sworn Into the 119th Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  17. [17] Media | Representative Troy Carter(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2022
  18. [18] Troy A. Carter Sr. — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)
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