BIOGUIDE C001125 · FEC H2LA02149
Troy Carter
U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd District (since 2021)DINCUMBENT
- Race
- U.S. House · Louisiana's 2nd District
- Result
- Troy Carter, projected winner
- Opponents
- Renada Collins (IND); Peter Williams (R); Lisa Ballay (LIB); Walter Beach (IND)
- Research
- Basic
Party line23 votes tracked
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did6 statements · 23 votes
Not extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is unconscionable.
Expand public health coverage
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 2
2026-11-03
| Troy Carter D | incumbent |
| Renada Collins IND | challenger |
| Peter Williams R | challenger |
| Lisa Ballay LIB | challenger |
| Walter Beach IND | challenger |
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Not extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is unconscionable.
Statement on voting against a budget that did not extend ACA premium tax credits, calling the lapse unconscionable and warning against Medicaid cuts.[4]
The power to authorize the use of military force rests with Congress.
Said military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization was unconstitutional and that he voted for a war powers resolution.[8]
- YESWar Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization.[9]
- YESWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.[10]
2 of 2 votes point the same way as the statement
This legislation is not only unnecessary — it is un-American. It demands burdensome documentation under the false pretense of preventing a problem that does not exist.
Statement during the House debate on the SAVE Act said the bill demands burdensome documentation and would make it harder for eligible Americans to vote.[11]
- NOSAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).[12]
1 of 1 vote point the same way as the statement
What is being planned for our region is not real public safety. It is a political stunt wrapped in badges and guns.
In remarks at a Democratic forum on immigration raids and mass deportations, criticized the planned Border Patrol sweep of the New Orleans area as a show of force rather than public safety.[13]
Cosponsored H.R. 3115, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (119th Congress), which would ban the sale and manufacture of many semiautomatic assault weapons.
Documented position[16]
- YESAssault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808, 2022-07-29), which would have banned the sale of many semiautomatic assault weapons.[17]
- YESBipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938, 2022-06-24), which expanded background checks for buyers under 21 and funded state red-flag programs.[18]
2 of 2 votes point the same way as the statement
Cosponsored H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would establish a federal statutory right to provide and receive abortion services. Cosponsored H.R. 4099, the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act (119th Congress), which would protect the ability to travel across state lines to obtain abortion services.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESResolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.[25]
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESBuild Back Better Act (H.R. 5376, 2021-11-19), which would have funded universal pre-K and child-care subsidies.[23]
Biography
Troy Carter represents Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, covering New Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and the River Parishes, and won re-election on November 3, 2026. A New Orleans native, he held local and state office, including the New Orleans City Council and the Louisiana Senate, before winning a 2021 special election to the U.S. House. He serves on the Energy and Commerce and Homeland Security committees, is a Deputy Whip for House Democratic leadership, and is 1st Vice Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Carter was born in New Orleans in 1963, according to Ballotpedia.[26] He graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a bachelor's degree in political science and business administration and earned a master's degree in business, summa cum laude, from the University of Holy Cross; he has also received honorary doctorates of humane letters from Xavier University and Southern University of New Orleans.[1] His public service began as an Executive Assistant to New Orleans Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, and Ballotpedia lists his career experience as a business consultant and managing partner of Policy and Planning Partners, LLC.[1][26]
In 1991 Carter became the first African American elected to represent Louisiana's 102nd District in the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he also served as the youngest-ever floor leader for New Orleans, and he later became the first African American elected to New Orleans City Council District C.[1] He sought the 2nd District congressional seat before, finishing fifth in the 2006 all-party general election and sixth in the 2008 Democratic primary, according to Roll Call.[3] He later served as a Louisiana State Senator for the 7th District, including as Senate Minority Leader and as the first African American to represent the district, and Roll Call describes him as a state senator since 2015.[1][3] His official biography says he authored or co-authored hundreds of laws on infrastructure, economic development, women's healthcare, criminal justice reform and reducing homelessness.[1]
Carter won an April 24, 2021 special election runoff against fellow state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, 56 percent to 44 percent when the race was called, to succeed Cedric Richmond; Roll Call reported that he ran as a centrist and consensus builder.[3] In the 119th Congress he serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the Homeland Security Committee and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, and he previously served on the Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.[1] He was selected as a Deputy Whip and elected 1st Vice Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.[1] According to his official biography, Carter is an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Xavier University, hosts the podcast "What Makes America Tick," and is married to Major General Ana Carter of the U.S. Army, with whom he has two sons, Troy Jr. and Joshua.[1] He won the November 3, 2026 general election with 79.9% of the vote to Peter Williams's 15.1%, Lisa Ballay's 2.7%, Renada Collins's 1.2% and Walter Beach's 1.1%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
Recent votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilitiesH. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–1 · Republicans 4–207 |
| 2026-02-11 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution disapproving tariffs on CanadaH.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–1 · Republicans 6–210 |
| 2026-02-03 | With partyvoted no | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government fundingH.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 21–193 · Republicans 196–21 |
| 2026-01-08 | With partyvoted yes | Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extensionH.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–0 · Republicans 17–196 |
| 2025-12-17 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on VenezuelaH. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 208–1 · Republicans 3–212 |
| 2025-12-10 | With partyvoted yes | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · roll call ↗Democrats 115–94 · Republicans 197–18 |
| 2025-11-18 | With partyvoted yes | Epstein Files Transparency ActH.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–0 · Republicans 216–1 |
| 2025-11-12 | With partyvoted no | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–207 · Republicans 216–2 |
Showing the 8 most recent of 23 votes.
All 23 recorded votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilitiesH. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–1 · Republicans 4–207The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran that Congress has not authorized, invoking the War Powers Resolution. It passed the House with support from Democrats and a number of Republicans. |
| 2026-02-11 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution disapproving tariffs on CanadaH.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–1 · Republicans 6–210The resolution terminates the national emergency the President declared in February 2025 to justify a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada, ending that tariff if it becomes law. It passed with a bipartisan majority, including several Republicans who broke with the administration on trade policy. |
| 2026-02-03 | With partyvoted no | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government fundingH.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 21–193 · Republicans 196–21The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026. |
| 2026-01-08 | With partyvoted yes | Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extensionH.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–0 · Republicans 17–196The bill extends for additional years the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that were expanded in 2021 and had lapsed at the end of 2025, lowering health-insurance premiums for people who buy coverage on ACA marketplaces. It passed with support from nearly all Democrats and a small group of Republicans. |
| 2025-12-17 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on VenezuelaH. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 208–1 · Republicans 3–212The resolution would have directed the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized. It failed after U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels off Venezuela had raised questions in Congress about the administration's legal authority for military action in the region. |
| 2025-12-10 | With partyvoted yes | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · roll call ↗Democrats 115–94 · Republicans 197–18The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. It also sets policy on military personnel, procurement, and other Defense Department programs for the year. |
| 2025-11-18 | With partyvoted yes | Epstein Files Transparency ActH.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–0 · Republicans 216–1The bill directs the Department of Justice to publicly release its investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, while allowing redactions to protect victim identities, ongoing investigations, and law enforcement techniques. It passed with near-unanimous support. |
| 2025-11-12 | With partyvoted no | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–207 · Republicans 216–2The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. It also reversed shutdown-related federal layoffs and funded SNAP benefits retroactively. |
| 2025-07-17 | With partyvoted no | CLARITY Act — digital asset market structureH.R. 3633 · Passed 294–134 · roll call ↗Democrats 78–134 · Republicans 216–0The CLARITY Act creates a regulatory framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It sets registration and disclosure requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital-asset intermediaries. |
| 2025-07-17 | With partyvoted no | GENIUS Act — stablecoin regulationS. 1582 · Passed 308–122 · roll call ↗Democrats 102–110 · Republicans 206–12The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and to comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation enacted into federal law. |
| 2025-07-03 | With partyvoted no | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passageH.R. 1 · Passed 218–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–212 · Republicans 218–2H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and raises the cap on state and local tax deductions. It increases border security and defense spending while cutting projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adding new work requirements; President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025. |
| 2025-06-12 | With partyvoted no | Rescissions Act of 2025H.R. 4 · Passed 214–212 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–208 · Republicans 214–4The Rescissions Act canceled about $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, mostly for foreign aid programs and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It was the first rescissions package Congress had approved in decades. |
| 2025-05-22 | With partyvoted no | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passageH.R. 1 · Passed 215–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–212 · Republicans 215–2H.R. 1 extends and modifies the 2017 individual and business tax cuts, creates new deductions for tips and overtime pay, and increases spending on border security and defense. It also reduces projected spending on Medicaid and food-assistance programs and adds new work requirements for some recipients. |
| 2025-04-10 | With partyvoted no | SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registrationH.R. 22 · Passed 220–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 4–208 · Republicans 216–0The SAVE Act would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person when registering to vote in federal elections. It also directs states to establish procedures to remove noncitizens identified on voter rolls. |
| 2025-03-11 | With partyvoted no | Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025H.R. 1968 · Passed 217–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 1–212 · Republicans 216–1The bill funded the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2025, largely at prior-year spending levels, averting a shutdown ahead of a March 14 deadline. It also extended several expiring health and other program authorizations. |
| 2025-01-22 | With partyvoted no | Laken Riley Act — final passageS. 5 · Passed 263–156 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–156 · Republicans 217–0The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are arrested, charged, or convicted for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. It also allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government over certain immigration enforcement decisions. |
| 2023-05-11 | With partyvoted no | Secure the Border Act of 2023 — House passageH.R. 2 · Passed 219–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–211 · Republicans 219–2Would have resumed border-wall construction, restricted asylum eligibility, expanded detention, and mandated E-Verify for employers. |
| 2022-08-12 | With partyvoted yes | Inflation Reduction Act — final House passageH.R. 5376 · Passed 220–207 · roll call ↗Democrats 220–0 · Republicans 0–207Enacted clean-energy and climate tax credits, a 15% minimum tax on large corporations' book income, a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, and Medicare drug-price negotiation. |
| 2022-07-29 | With partyvoted yes | Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 — House passageH.R. 1808 · Passed 217–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 215–5 · Republicans 2–208Would have banned the sale, manufacture and import of many semiautomatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. |
| 2022-07-15 | With partyvoted yes | Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 — House passageH.R. 8296 · Passed 219–210 · roll call ↗Democrats 219–1 · Republicans 0–209Passed after Dobbs; would have created a federal statutory right to abortion services and limited state restrictions. |
| 2022-06-24 | With partyvoted yes | Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — final House passageS. 2938 · Passed 234–193 · roll call ↗Democrats 220–0 · Republicans 14–193Expanded background checks for buyers under 21, funded state red-flag and crisis-intervention programs, and narrowed the "boyfriend loophole." |
| 2021-11-19 | With partyvoted yes | Build Back Better Act — House passageH.R. 5376 · Passed 220–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 220–1 · Republicans 0–212Would have funded clean-energy tax credits, universal pre-kindergarten and child-care subsidies, and extended health-coverage subsidies; it did not pass the Senate. |
| 2021-09-24 | With partyvoted yes | Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 — House passageH.R. 3755 · Passed 218–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 218–1 · Republicans 0–210Would have created a federal statutory right for providers to offer, and patients to receive, abortion services, limiting state restrictions. |
On the record
Official actions: bills, executive acts, filings and court records.
- actionServes on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Homeland Security Committee in the 119th Congress; previously served on the Committees on Small Business and on Transportation and Infrastructure.[27]
- actionElected 1st Vice Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and selected by House Democratic leadership as a Deputy Whip on the House floor.[27]
In their own words
Priorities
- Site describes him as authoring or co-authoring laws focused on infrastructure, economic development, women's healthcare, criminal justice reform and reducing homelessness during his time in the Louisiana Legislature.[27]
- Describes himself as a steadfast advocate for civil rights, healthcare and environmental justice.[27]
Campaign money$1.4M raised · 31% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-18
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $421K
- PACs & committees $951K
Largest committee contributions
- The Home Depot Inc. Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- Gilead Sciences Inc Healthcare Policy PAC PAC$10K
- Entergy Corporation Employee Political Action Committee (ENPAC) PAC$10K
- ARPAC PAC$10K
- Verizon Communications, Inc. Political Action Committee (Verizon PAC) PAC$10K
- Charter Communications Inc. Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- Jones Walker L.l.p. Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- American College of Radiology Association PAC PAC$10K
- Ua Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! PAC (United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada) PAC$10K
- Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. PAC (AKA Bread Financial PAC) PAC$10K
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/troy-a-carter
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 7 of 466 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Rights & public safety (3), Foreign affairs & defense (2), Climate & energy (1)
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
What it does: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid Vapor Pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 95–113, Republicans 122–90
May 13, 2026Official record ↗
Defending American Property Abroad Act
What it does: Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S. port, harbor, or marine terminal that has…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 41–164, Republicans 205–0
Mar 27, 2026Official record ↗
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
What it does: Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act.
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 22–184, Republicans 210–1
Feb 12, 2026Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- No
With most of their party · Passed 214–212 · Yes 214–No 212 · Democrats 0–211, Republicans 214–0
Jun 9, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
With most of their party · Failed 214–217 · Yes 214–No 217 · Democrats 214–0, Republicans 0–216
Feb 11, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 217–215 · Yes 217–No 215 · Democrats 0–214, Republicans 216–1
Feb 25, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 215–215 · Yes 215–No 215 · Democrats 213–0, Republicans 2–214
Jan 22, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 213–213 · Yes 213–No 213 · Democrats 211–0, Republicans 2–212
Jun 4, 2025Official record ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.About Troy Carter · Office of Rep. Troy A. Carter, U.S. House · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 2.Louisiana U.S. House District 2 election results 2026 · NBC News · 2026-11-09 News report
- 3.Backed by ex-Rep. Cedric Richmond, Troy Carter wins Louisiana 2nd District runoff · Roll Call · 2021-04-24 News report
- 4.Rep. Carter Statement on Disastrous Republican Budget that Abandons Working Families · Office of Rep. Troy Carter · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
- 5.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
- 6.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
- 7.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
- 8.Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Statement on Military Action in Venezuela · Office of Rep. Troy Carter · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
- 9.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
- 10.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
- 11.Congressman Carter Statement on SAVE Act · Office of Rep. Troy Carter · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
- 12.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
- 13.Rep. Carter Statement for Forum on Federal Militarized Immigration Sweeps · Office of Rep. Troy Carter · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
- 14.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
- 15.Roll call: Secure the Border Act of 2023 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2023-05-11 Official record
- 16.H.R. 3115, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (Assault Weapons Ban of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 17.Roll call: Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-07-29 Official record
- 18.Roll call: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — final House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-06-24 Official record
- 19.H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 (Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 20.H.R. 4099, the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act (Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 21.Roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2021-09-24 Official record
- 22.Roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-07-15 Official record
- 23.Roll call: Build Back Better Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2021-11-19 Official record
- 24.Roll call: Inflation Reduction Act — final House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-08-12 Official record
- 25.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
- 26.Troy Carter · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 27.About Troy Carter · Office of Rep. Troy A. Carter, U.S. House · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words