Troy A. Carter
U.S. Representative, Louisiana 2nd Congressional District · Democrat
OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Louisiana 2nd Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Louisiana Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 election candidate list: U. S. Representative -- 2nd Congressional District — 'Troy A. Carter, Sr. (DEM)' · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Louisiana 2nd Congressional District covers
Covers all of St. James Parish; parts of St. Charles Parish, Orleans Parish, Iberville Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, Ascension Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish and St. Bernard Parish.
578 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "Congress - Act 2 (SB 121), 2026 Regular Session" (Act No. 2 of the 2026 Regular Session (SB 121, Morris); signed by Gov. Landry May 29, 2026, after Louisiana v. Callais (U.S. Apr 29, 2026)); 2026 status: In effect for the Nov 3, 2026 open congressional primary (Dec 12 runoff); remedial proceedings in Callais v. Louisiana, W.D. La. No. 3:24-cv-122, remain pending. Official file https://redist.legis.la.gov/2026_Files/Act2Congress/Shapefile/Shapefile - Act_2_(2026_RS).zip · Precinct lines: 2020 Census VTDs added for the 2020 year layer and the parish-years whose results use the older precinct numbering [LA relink 2026-09-29]; 2020 Census VTDs added for the 2020 year layer and the parish-years whose results use the older precinct numbering [LA relink 2026-09-29]
Results
Certified results for Louisiana 2nd Congressional District
U. S. Representative -- 2nd Congressional District
2024 Open General / General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy A. Carter, Sr.Democrat | Democrat | 184,009 | 60.3% |
| Christy LynchRepublican | Republican | 41,641 | 13.6% |
| Devin Lance GrahamRepublican | Republican | 39,174 | 12.8% |
| Devin DavisDemocrat | Democrat | 32,482 | 10.6% |
| Shondrell PerrillouxRepublican | Republican | 7,878 | 2.6% |
Official results — Louisiana Secretary of State (post-certification results workbook) · Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Results workbook
U. S. Representative -- 2nd Congressional District
2022 Open General / General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy A. CarterDemocrat | Democrat | 158,120 | 77.1% |
| "Dan" LuxRepublican | Republican | 46,927 | 22.9% |
Official results — Louisiana Secretary of State (post-certification results workbook) · Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Results workbook
U. S. Representative -- 2nd Congressional District
2020 Open General / General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric L. RichmondDemocrat | Democrat | 201,636 | 63.6% |
| David M. SchillingRepublican | Republican | 47,575 | 15.0% |
| Glenn Adrain HarrisDemocrat | Democrat | 33,684 | 10.6% |
| Sheldon C. Vincent, Sr.Republican | Republican | 15,565 | 4.9% |
| Belden "Noonie Man" BatisteIndependent | Independent | 12,268 | 3.9% |
| Colby JamesIndependent | Independent | 6,254 | 2.0% |
Official results — Louisiana Secretary of State (post-certification results workbook) · Louisiana Secretary of State — Election Results workbook
Key Votes
The record
Current office: U.S. Representative, Louisiana 2nd District
House Clerk roll-call records identify the member as C001125. 22 major 119th-Congress House votes loaded (standard set); voted against the majority of the member's own party on 0 of them. Selection, not exhaustive. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · U.S. House (official member site) · sourceH.R. 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 216-212 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 278 (2026)
Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 9770 Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 220-205 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 272 (2026)
Jul 21, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act — voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt · Passed, 358-32 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 224 (2026)
Jun 23, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceS. 2 Secure America Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 214-212 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 214 (2026)
Jun 9, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 2913 Ukraine Support Act — voted Yes
On Passage · Passed, 226-195 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 207 (2026)
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 224-200 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 154 (2026)
Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 7744 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 221-209 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 87 (2026)
Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · source
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H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted No
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed, 217-214 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 53 (2026)
Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 498 Do No Harm in Medicaid Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 215-201 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 362 (2025)
Dec 18, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 6703 Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 216-211 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 349 (2025)
Dec 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 4405 Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed, 427-1 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 289 (2025)
Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — voted No
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed, 222-209 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 285 (2025)
Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 231-196 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 262 (2025)
Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 4275 Coast Guard Authorization Act — voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed, 399-12 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 218 (2025)
Jul 23, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceS. 1582 GENIUS Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 308-122 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 200 (2025)
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 3633 CLARITY Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 294-134 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 199 (2025)
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act — voted No
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed, 218-214 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 190 (2025)
Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 4 Rescissions Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 214-212 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 168 (2025)
Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 215-214 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 145 (2025)
May 22, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 22 SAVE Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 220-208 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 102 (2025)
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 217-213 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 70 (2025)
Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceH.R. 29 Laken Riley Act — voted No
On Passage · Passed, 264-159 · U.S. House, 119th Congress, roll call 6 (2025)
Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House (roll call vote) · sourceRoll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)
Score -0.5210 over 567 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.
OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $1,448,203cycle to date through Jul 18
- Cash on Hand
- $382,786cycle to date through Jul 18
- Spent
- $1,788,585cycle to date through Jul 18
- Debts Owed
- $24,914cycle to date through Jul 18
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 18, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Angerholzer Broz Consulting Llc$304,415.17
- Meta$60,343.01
- Logo Express Marketing Inc$51,803.69
- Google$48,230.93
- Victoria Coulon Consulting$46,489.24
Campaign finance — Troy Carter For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 18, 2026
Jul 18, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Troy Carter For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 18, 2026
Raised $1,448,203.14 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,788,584.77 · cash on hand $382,785.66 · debts owed by the committee $24,914.16 — through Jul 18, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $443,777.74 (31%); PACs and other political committees $960,716.73 (66%); Transfers from authorized committees $43,432.12 (3%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $276.55 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): other $685,935.95; media and advertising $202,377.58; general consulting $35,208.28; digital $28,403.05; direct mail $14,725.16; field and canvassing $10,000.00.
Jul 18, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionStock trades — no periodic transaction reports filed 2024–2026
No periodic transaction reports appear in the U.S. House Clerk financial-disclosure indexes for 2024, 2025, and 2026 (searched by StateDst and surname). Index files searched as of 2026-09-24.
Official · U.S. House Clerk
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Troy
Google/YouTube ads — TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS). No ads in the 2026 cycle; 5 ads Sep–Nov 2024 during the 2024 cycle, $800–$1,300 (Google creative spend ranges; 5 video); 104 ads Feb–Apr 2021 during the 2022 cycle, $3,800–$14,600 (Google creative spend ranges; 94 text, 10 video). Earlier-cycle ads are not included in 2026 totals.
Nov 6, 2024 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“By strengthening research capacity at institutions that have long been at the forefront of empowering generations of students from historically under-resourced and underserved communities, we can strengthen our nation's innovation pipeline and ensure that all students, not just some, have the resources and opportunity they need to pursue a future in STEM.”
“For far too long, students at under-resourced institutions have faced undue barriers to entering high-growth fields in STEM.”
“So many jobs in the United States require a TWIC card just to work behind a secure facility's gate, and this bill gives returning citizens a fair shot and ensures that workforce training can improve people's lives.”
“I am incredibly proud that my colleagues passed the TWICE Act, a bill which I know will have a lasting impact in Louisiana and across the country.”
“For more than 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans have created chaos at our airports and across critical homeland security operations, forcing TSA officers to work without pay while blocking multiple efforts to provide relief.”
“President Trump's plan to send rogue, untrained ICE agents into our airports is nothing more than a political stunt and cheap theater. It does nothing to improve security and everything to distract from the real issue.”
Interviews and Published Statements
Higgins, Carter Pass Bipartisan TWICE Act to Fill Transportation Workforce Needs
Sep 16, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Louisiana 2nd Congressional District election, 2026Sep 24, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia
- Rep. Troy Carter faces primary challenger in Louisiana race for CongressApr 28, 2026 · Press · nola.com / The Advocate
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Official Websitetroycarter.house.govOfficial
- Xx.com/RepTroyCarterSelf-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/RepTroyCarterSelf-published
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.congressmantroycarter.com/ captured 2026-09-24T20:52:34Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.congressmantroycarter.com/
Source: congressmantroycarter.com (found active via Exa search)
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourcePublic social accounts
X, Facebook
Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Louisiana 2nd Congressional District
- Lisa BallayLibertarian · On the 2026 ballot
- Walter "Rocky" BeachNonpartisan · On the 2026 ballot
- Renada "Honey" CollinsNonpartisan · On the 2026 ballot
- Peter WilliamsRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Louisiana 2nd District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Troy A. Carter Sr." (Democrat) on the LA official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · LA official election authority · sourceSponsored travel — Center Forward
Canada, 8/3/2026 to 8/6/2026. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles III.
Aug 3, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Center Forward
Netherlands, 6/13/2026 to 6/19/2026. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Jun 13, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Center Forward
Middleburg, VA, 3/27/2026 to 3/29/2026. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Mar 27, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
Las Vegas, NV, 3/9/2026 to 3/12/2026. Original filing, filed by Elizabeth Beltran.
Mar 9, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — No Patient Left Behind
Boston, MA, 3/5/2026 to 3/6/2026. Original filing, filed by Elizabeth Beltran.
Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Innovative Future Collective, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, 2/18/2026 to 2/20/2026. Original filing, filed by James Bernhard.
Feb 18, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Center Forward
Mexico, 2/16/2026 to 2/20/2026. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Feb 16, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — J Street Education Fund
Israel, 8/22/2025 to 8/29/2025. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Aug 22, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Center Forward
Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, 8/5/2025 to 8/9/2025. Original filing, filed by Elizabeth Beltran.
Aug 5, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation (F/K/A National Biodiesel Foundation), ADM, Ag Processing, Inc., Renewable Energy Group Inc., Clean Fuels Alliance America, GEVO, Inc., Indiana Soybean Alliance, Innovative Ag Services, Minnesota Soybean Processors, and Western Iowa Energy, LLC
New York, NY, 6/26/2025 to 6/27/2025. Original filing, filed by James Bernhard.
Jun 26, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — National Association of Counties
Jackson Hole, WY, Bozeman, MT, 6/17/2025 to 6/20/2025. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Jun 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation (F/K/A National Biodiesel Foundation), ADM, Ag Processing, Inc., Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Clean Fuels Alliance America, Darling Ingredients, Inc., GEVO, Inc., Innovative Ag Services, Minnesota Soybean Processors, and Western Iowa Energy, LLC
New Orleans, LA, 4/24/2025 to 4/25/2025. Original filing, filed by Zachary Monroe.
Apr 24, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Foundation for Nuclear Studies
France, 4/21/2025 to 4/25/2025. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Apr 21, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Virginia Beach, VA, 2/28/2025 to 3/2/2025. Original filing, filed by Willie Lyles, III.
Feb 28, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Rebuilding Alliance
Jordan, Israel, 2/14/2025 to 2/24/2025. Original filing, filed by Zachary Monroe.
Feb 14, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Louisiana Sugar Cane Foundation, Inc.
Thibodaux, LA, New Orleans, LA, 11/7/2024 to 11/9/2024. Original filing, filed by Zachary Monroe.
Nov 7, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Congressional Black Caucus Institute
Houston, TX, 10/26/2023 to 10/29/2023. Original filing, filed by Troy A. Carter, Sr..
Oct 26, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, Rwanda, 9/1/2023 to 9/10/2023. Original filing, filed by Troy A. Carter, Sr..
Sep 1, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Congressional Black Caucus Institute
Biloxi, MS, 8/10/2023 to 8/13/2023. Original filing, filed by Troy Carter.
Aug 10, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, 7/1/2023 to 7/9/2023. Original filing, filed by James Bernhard.
Jul 1, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — National Football League
Kansas City, MO, 4/27/2023 to 4/28/2023. Original filing, filed by James Bernhard.
Apr 27, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — J Street Education Fund
Israel, 2/17/2023 to 2/24/2023. Original filing, filed by Troy A. Carter.
Feb 17, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Microsoft Corporation
Bellevue, WA, 10/26/2022 to 10/28/2022. Original filing, filed by Gabrielle Howard.
Oct 26, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesU.S. Representative · LA-02
Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
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