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John R. Carter
Representative · TX · District 31
RepublicanChair, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Raised $1,419,042 · 52K followers (office + personal) · missed 1.3% of votes
Top contributing industries: not mapped ($140,000), Leadership PAC ($95,000), Technology ($55,000), Agriculture ($20,000), Automotive ($15,000)
John R. Carter is a Republican U.S. Representative for Texas's 31st district. He has served 23.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. He raised $1,419,042 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 52K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 4 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 1.23 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of $1,100,005 to $5,799,998.
Background and career
John Rice Carter (born November 6, 1941) is an American politician serving as a U.S. representative representing Texas's 31st congressional district since 2003. The district includes the northern suburbs of Austin, as well as Fort Hood. He is a Republican.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | BA | source | |
| University of Texas, Austin | JD | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Lutheran
Name history and family
Children: 4 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- judge (1982–2001)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $1,217,908 in the 2024 cycle and $1,419,042 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDOZA, LORENA | TRIDENT RESEARCH | MANAGER | GEORGETOWN, TX | under verification |
| LOPEZ, FAVIO | TRIDEUM | EXECUTIVE | FAIRFAX STATION, VA | under verification |
| THOM, GREGORY F | ULTRA MARITIME | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $11,000 |
| CARDOZA, MIGUEL | TRIDENT RESEARCH | FOUNDER | GEORGETOWN, TX | $7,300 |
| MATHENY, DAVID | SILENCER SHOP | OWNER | LEANDER, TX | $6,600 |
| SULLIVAN, VAN A | TRIDEUM CORP | ENGINEER | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $6,600 |
| GREEN, JEFF | J.A. GREEN CO. | LOBBYIST | POTOMAC, MD | $6,600 |
| DURHAM, JOE | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | MADISON, AL | $6,600 |
| BROWN, MARK | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | VICE PRESIDENT | MADISON, AL | $6,600 |
| HINTON, GEORGE DERRICK | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORP | ENGINEER | GLENN DALE, MD | $6,600 |
| SHAPIRO, JAY | CENTRAL TEXAS PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS | PHYSICIAN | AUSTIN, TX | $6,600 |
| SABRIPOUR, SHEY | CESIUMASTRO, INC. | CEO | BEE CAVE, TX | $6,600 |
| WINTER, DAVID | STANDARD INDUSTRIES | CO-CEO | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| ALFASI, ITSIK | AMETRINE | CFO | ROUND ROCK, TX | $6,600 |
| MCALEER, MICHAEL | AMETRINE | ENGINEER | AUSTIN, TX | $6,600 |
| LUCAS, TRAVIS | LUCAS COMPTON | ATTORNEY | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,300 |
| SHELTON, GARLYN MR. | GARLYN SHELTON AUTO GROUP | PARTNER | TEMPLE, TX | $6,200 |
| COTTON, JIMBO | SELF-EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE | AUSTIN, TX | $5,800 |
| SCHUMACHER, PETER | FIREFLY | INTERIM CEO | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,800 |
| OLIVER, CHRISTIAN | BLUESKY INNOVATIONS | CEO | LARGO, FL | $5,800 |
| LOHSE, PAULA MS. | TOYOTA | CAR DEALER | HARKER HEIGHTS, TX | $5,800 |
| CATES, BRANDON T | AMETRINE INC | CEO | ROUND ROCK, TX | $5,800 |
| SUBHANI, ABDUL | CENTEX TECHNOLOGIES | PRESIDENT CEO | KILLEEN, TX | $5,400 |
| WHITE, LETITIA | IFS | PARTNER | FORT WASHINGTON, MD | $5,300 |
| AGUIRRE, DANIEL | BWDG | MANAGER | CAPE CORAL, FL | $5,100 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLACKIN, BRIAN | BRIAN GLACKIN ASSOCIATES, LLC | CONSULTANT | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| LOPEZ, FAVIO | TRIDEUM | EXECUTIVE | FAIRFAX STATION, VA | $7,000 |
| PAYNE, CHRIS | CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING | CONSULTANT | AVE MARIA, FL | $7,000 |
| LESSMANN, KURT | TRIDEUM | ENGINEER | MADISON, AL | $7,000 |
| WHITE, LETITIA | INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC | PRINCIPAL | FORT WASHINGTON, MD | $7,000 |
| HUNT, RAY L. | HUNT CONSOLIDATED ENERGY | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | DALLAS, TX | $7,000 |
| LUCAS, TRAVIS | LUCAS COMPTON | ATTORNEY | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,600 |
| OLIVER, CHRISTIAN | BLUESKY INNOVATIONS | CEO | LARGO, FL | $6,000 |
| OHLINGER, MACK | DUNEDAIN SYSTEMS | CEO | AUSTIN, TX | $5,500 |
| GLUECK, KENNETH | ORACLE CORPORATION | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | NORTH PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 |
| PLUSS, MAXWELL L | SELF EMPLOYED | SELF EMPLOYED | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,000 |
| WILLIAMS, THOMAS | FRONTERRA GROUP | STAFF | MIAMI, FL | $5,000 |
| GLACKIN, SARAH YOUNG | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $4,500 |
| HIGDON, MICHAEL | A1.9 STRATEGIES LLC | CONSULTANT | ANNANDALE, VA | $4,500 |
| SELLERS, ART | ART SELLERS | PRESIDENT AVATHONGOV | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $4,020 |
| CASH, CLAY C | CASH FAMILY INVESTMENTS | PRESIDENT | LUBBOCK, TX | $3,500 |
| RICE, TOM | WESTMORELAND160, LLC | CONSULTANT | THE PLAINS, VA | $3,500 |
| GREEN, JEFF | J.A. GREEN CO. | LOBBYIST | POTOMAC, MD | $3,500 |
| CLAUSER, MICHAEL | ARK STRATEGY | FOUNDER MANAGING DIRECTOR | CHEVERLY, MD | $3,500 |
| SCOTT B SANDERS, REVOCABLE TRUST | FAMILY TRUST | FAMILY TRUST | KETCHUM, ID | $3,500 |
| LIEU, BRENNAN | HYBRON, INC. | CEO | TORRANCE, CA | $3,500 |
| ARAUJO, JOSHUA | FORTERRA | EXECUTIVE | WOODBINE, MD | $3,500 |
| COPPERSMITH, WALTER | SMARTER REALITY, LLC | CEO | ROUND ROCK, TX | $3,500 |
| FAISON, JAY W | CLEARPATH | FOUNDER | CHARLOTTE, NC | $3,500 |
| HINTON, GEORGE DERRICK | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | ENGINEER | GLENN DALE, MD | $3,500 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LEIDOS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LEIDOS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| U.S. ANESTHESIA PARTNERS, INC. PAC D/B/A/ USAP PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AT&T INC. EMPLOYEE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AT&T EMPLOYEE FEDERAL PAC) | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Defense | $5,000 |
| DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| METROPOLITAN ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ULTRA ELECTRONICS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| FIRST IN FREEDOM PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ELECTING MAJORITY MAKING EFFECTIVE REPUBLICANS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LEONARDO DRS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ORACLE AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ORACLE PAC) | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICA RELOADED | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON SENSE COMMON SOLUTIONS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (HIIPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| HUCK PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GENERAL DYNAMICS EMPLOYEE PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BAE SYSTEMS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAE SYSTEMS USA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GENERAL DYNAMICS EMPLOYEE PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LEONARDO DRS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LEONARDO DRS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| ORACLE AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ORACLE PAC) | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CACI INTERNATIONAL INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ('CACI PAC') | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
| VITORIA PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| ULTRA ELECTRONICS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| 31 DAYS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR PHARMACY COMPOUNDING PAC (COMP PAC) | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| BE VICTORIOUS OVER DEMOCRATS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| GROWING OUR OWN DYNAMIC ECONOMY NOW | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Defense | $5,000 |
| DEFENDING AMERICAN VALUES EVERYWHERE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| IN THE ARENA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BUILD POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| BAE SYSTEMS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAE SYSTEMS USA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY RAILPAC (BNSF RAILPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICANS UNITED TO DEFEND YOU PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BUCKEYE LIBERTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BUCKEYE LIBERTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| KEEP TEXAS TEXAS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $18,150 | $0 | $18,150 | No | FEC |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND | $1,459 | $0 | $1,459 | No | FEC |
| TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE FED PAC | $290 | $0 | $290 | No | FEC |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATIVE FUTURE FUND | $55,000 | $0 | $55,000 | No | FEC |
| TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE FED PAC | $52 | $0 | $52 | No | FEC |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$1,100,005 to $5,799,998 . Earliest on record (2025): $1,100,005 to $5,799,998. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Jones Account ⇒ Exxon Mobil Corporation Common Stock (XOM) | stock | $1M-$5M | Self |
| R Bank | bank deposit | $250K-$500K | Self |
| VeraBank - Checking | bank deposit | $100K-$250K | Self |
| Texas County and District Retirement System | pension | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Texas Judicial Retirement System | pension | $50K-$100K | Self |
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $100,459,800
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Marble Falls Computerized Tomography Scanner and Contrast Injector | Scott & White Hospital – Marble Falls (dba Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls) | Agriculture | $1,040,000 | No |
| Texas A&M-Central Texas Semiconductor Design Lab | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Commerce Justice Science | $1,990,000 | Yes |
| Law Enforcement, Community, and School-Based Training to Prevent Fentanyl and Opioid Abuse | Texas A&M Health Science Center | Commerce Justice Science | $800,000 | Yes |
| Texas State Round Rock Life Sciences Incubator and Gene Sequencer | Texas State University Round Rock Campus | Commerce Justice Science | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| City of Georgetown CR 255 Waterline Upgrade | City of Georgetown | Interior and Environment | $8,500,000 | No |
| City of Marble Falls East Ave. Wastewater Trunk Line Replacement | City of Marble Falls | Interior and Environment | $5,000,000 | No |
| City of Hamilton Lead and Copper Service Line Replacement | City of Hamilton | Interior and Environment | $10,000,000 | No |
| Hughes Elevated Water Storage Tank | City of Gatesville, Texas | Interior and Environment | $969,800 | No |
| SH 195 Project | Williamson County | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $10,000,000 | No |
| Straws Mill Road Bridge Project | Coryell County | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,900,000 | No |
| Road and Bridge Infrastructure Improvement Project | Bell County | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $15,740,000 | No |
| City of Temple Henderson Parkway and Trail Project | City of Temple | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $19,000,000 | No |
| Wirtz Dam Bridge Construction | Burnet County | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $10,000,000 | No |
| City of Clifton Waterline Loop | City of Clifton | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $840,000 | No |
| Connell Street Widening Project | City of Belton | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $9,680,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
1.23 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (House). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.74, ranked #280 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: 0.487 (conservative end of the scale), chamber rank #309 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | A | 2026 |
| LCV | 0 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 0 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 90 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 0 | 2025 |
| ACU | 84 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): R+11. Last election margin: 28.86 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 election
No notable challenger declared.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 1.3% · party unity 96.8
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Nay |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Nay |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Yea |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Nay |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
Legislation
Sponsored 4 bills and cosponsored 108 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 8469 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.R. 2360 | To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes. | Introduced |
| H.R. 7489 | Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026 | Introduced |
| H.R. 3944 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 | Passed Senate with Changes (back to House) |
Latest statements
- Carter Applauds Fort Hood's Selection for Army's Janus Program
- Carter Amendment to Protect Servicemembers During Exams Included in House-passed NDAA
- Westwood High School Sophomore Earns Top Spot at Carter's 2026 Congressional Art Competition
- Congressman John Carter Announces New VA Outpatient Clinic Serving Copperas Cove and Killeen Area
- Congressman John Carter Secures $9.68 Million for Connell Street Widening and Reconstruction Project in Belton
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @JudgeCarter (22K) | not found |
| @judgecarter (4K) | not found | |
| @judgecarter (25K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @repjohncarter (413) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 52K · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 52K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Appropriations | Member |
| Defense | Member |
| Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies | Member |
| Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies | Chair |
Caucus memberships
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Chief of staff
Jonas W. Miller · (202) 225-3864
Communications director
Emily G. Taylor · (202) 225-3864
- Assistant to Rep. Carter at House Appropriations Committee (April 1, 2025-April 30, 2025) source
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
2208 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3864
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belton | 2180 North Main Street, Suite # I-10, Belton, TX 76513 | (254) 933-1392 |
| Georgetown | Mailing: P.O. Box 729, 4407 S IH-35, Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626 | (512) 591-9061 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Alford | Same school | University of Texas, Austin |
| Jodey C. Arrington | Same school | Texas Tech University |
| Henry Cuellar | Same school | University of Texas, Austin |
| Lloyd Doggett | Same school | University of Texas, Austin |
| Craig A. Goldman | Same school | University of Texas, Austin |
| Lance Gooden | Same school | University of Texas, Austin |
| Julie Johnson | Same school | University of Texas, Austin |
| Nathaniel Moran | Same school | Texas Tech University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.