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Troy Carter
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district |
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| Assumed office May 11, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Cedric Richmond |
| Minority Leader of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2016 – May 10, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Eric LaFleur |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Boudreaux |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 7th district |
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| In office January 11, 2016 – May 10, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | David Heitmeier |
| Succeeded by | Gary Carter Jr. |
| Member of the New Orleans City Council from District C |
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| In office 1994–2002 |
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| Preceded by | Jackie Clarkson |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Clarkson |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 102nd district |
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| In office January 1992 – January 1994 |
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| Preceded by | Francis C. Heitmeier |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Clarkson |
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Troy Anthony Carter
October 26, 1963 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Andreé Navarro |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BA) |
Troy Anthony Carter Sr. was born on October 26, 1963. He is an American politician. Since 2021, he has been a U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district. Before this, he was a member of the Louisiana State Senate. He also served on the New Orleans City Council and in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Early Life and Education
Troy Carter was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Oliver Perry Walker High School in Algiers. After high school, he studied at Xavier University of Louisiana. There, he earned a degree in business and political science. He also took special programs at Harvard Kennedy School and Carnegie Mellon University.
Starting His Career in Politics
Before becoming a state lawmaker, Troy Carter worked for six years. He was an executive assistant to the mayor of New Orleans, Sidney Barthelemy. He also taught political science at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Serving in the Louisiana House
In 1991, Carter was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He was the first African-American to represent District 102. In 1993, he proposed a law to stop discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. He later proposed similar laws in the Louisiana Senate.
On the New Orleans City Council
In 1994, he was elected to the New Orleans City Council. He represented District C until 2002. He tried to become mayor of New Orleans in 2002 but did not win. In 2006, he also ran for the U.S. Congress but was not elected.
Returning to the Louisiana Senate
After some time away from public office, Carter was elected to the Louisiana Senate in 2015. He won with 56.8% of the votes. As a state senator, he wrote or helped write 75 bills that became laws. He also led the Senate's Democratic group. He chaired the Senate's Labor and Industrial Relations Committee. Carter also leads the Algiers Development District.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
Becoming a U.S. Representative
In 2020, U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond announced he would leave his seat. He was chosen by President-elect Joe Biden for a new role. Troy Carter then decided to run for this open seat in Congress. This was a special election in Louisiana's 2nd congressional district.
The 2021 Special Election
On March 20, 2021, Carter came in first in the first round of voting. He then went to a runoff election on April 24. Many groups and leaders supported him. These included Cedric Richmond, the AFL–CIO, and the Louisiana Democratic Party. In the runoff election, Troy Carter won with 55.2% of the votes.
His Time in Congress
Troy Carter was sworn in as a U.S. Representative on May 11, 2021. This helped the Democratic Party have more members in the United States House of Representatives. In August 2022, he voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
What He Works On
In Congress, Troy Carter works on different committees. These groups focus on specific topics.
- He is on the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. This committee deals with roads, bridges, and other public works.
- He is also on the United States House Committee on Homeland Security. This committee works on keeping the country safe.
- He is part of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- He is the main leader (Ranking Member) for the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Groups He Belongs To
Troy Carter is part of several groups in Congress. These groups are called caucuses.
- Climate Solutions Caucus: This group works on solutions for climate change.
- New Democrat Coalition: This group focuses on new ideas for the Democratic Party.
- Congressional Progressive Caucus: This group supports progressive policies.
- Congressional Blockchain Caucus: This group looks at new technologies like blockchain.
His Political Views
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When he was a state senator, Troy Carter had two main goals. He wanted to raise the state's minimum wage. He also wanted to make anti-discrimination laws stronger for the LGBTQ+ community. He supports the plans of the Biden administration to improve the country's infrastructure.
Personal Life
Troy Carter is married to Andreé Navarro. She is a high-ranking officer in the United States Army Reserve. Troy Carter has two sons from his first marriage. He lives in New Orleans, where he was born and grew up. He is a Baptist.
See Also
In Spanish: Troy Carter para niños
