Troy Carter
Troy Anthony Carter (born October 26, 1963) is an American politician. Carter is a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana since 2021. He was a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district from 2016 until 2021. Carter was a member of the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Troy Carter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Cedric Richmond |
| Minority Leader of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2016 – May 10, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eric LaFleur |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Boudreaux |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 11, 2016 – May 10, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Heitmeier |
| Succeeded by | Gary Carter Jr. |
| Member of the New Orleans City Council from District C | |
| In office 1994–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Clarkson |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Clarkson |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 102nd district | |
| In office January 1992 – January 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Francis C. Heitmeier |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Clarkson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Troy Anthony Carter October 26, 1963 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BA) |
In December 2020, Carter announced his candidacy for the special U.S. House of Representatives election to replace Cedric Richmond.[1] On April 24, 2021 Carter was elected to the U.S. House after winning the run-off election.[2]
References
- "Troy Carter Endorsed by State Democratic Chair and Major Democratic Leaders for Senate". myemail.constantcontact.com. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- Deslatte, Melinda (April 24, 2021). "Democrat Troy Carter wins New Orleans-based US House seat". Associated Press. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
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