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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

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Running for Louisiana 2nd Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 4 other candidates, 3 certified results. See the race

Roles on File

Seats held and sought, elections and committees, newest first.

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.

Map of Louisiana 2nd Congressional District with 578 precincts

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]

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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • S. 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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • S. 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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • H.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) · source

  • Roll-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.

Campaign finance · Troy Carter For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 18, 2026

Jul 18, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance 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 Commission

  • Stock 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.”
Reps. Carter, McIver, Menefee, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research ActSep 18, 2026 · Official · Public (press release distribution) · source
“For far too long, students at under-resourced institutions have faced undue barriers to entering high-growth fields in STEM.”
Reps. Carter, McIver, Menefee, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research ActSep 18, 2026 · Official · Public (press release distribution) · source
“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.”
Higgins, Carter Pass Bipartisan TWICE Act to Fill Transportation Workforce NeedsSep 16, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“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.”
Higgins, Carter Pass Bipartisan TWICE Act to Fill Transportation Workforce NeedsSep 16, 2026 · Official · clayhiggins.house.gov · source
“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.”
Congressman Carter Statement on Republicans Refusal to End the Department of Homeland Security ShutdownMar 27, 2026 · Official · troycarter.house.gov · source
“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.”
Congressman Carter Statement on ICE Agents at MSY AirportMar 23, 2026 · Official · troycarter.house.gov · source

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

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • 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 · source

  • Campaign website: https://www.congressmantroycarter.com/

    Source: congressmantroycarter.com (found active via Exa search)

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

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 · source

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • Sponsored 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 Representatives

  • U.S. Representative · LA-02

    Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Official

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