Gary Carter Jr. Explained

Gary Michael Carter Jr.
State Senate:Louisiana
District:7th
Term Start:July 2, 2021
Preceded:Troy Carter
State House1:Louisiana
District1:102nd
Term Start1:January 11, 2016
Term End1:July 2, 2021
Preceded1:Jeff Arnold
Succeeded1:Delisha Boyd
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Children:3
Party:Democratic
Education:Xavier University of New Orleans (BA)
Tulane University (JD)
Residence:Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Relations:Troy Carter (uncle)

Gary Michael Carter Jr. (born November 1974)[1] is an American attorney and politician serving as the Democratic member of the Louisiana Senate for the 7th district. He previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives representing the 102nd district, which encompasses the Algiers neighborhood.

Early life and education

Carter was born in New Orleans. A graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School and Xavier University, Carter earned his J.D. degree from Tulane University Law School, all in New Orleans.

Career

Carter is a partner at the firm, Kelly Hart & Pitre.

On January 11, 2016, he succeeded fellow Democrat Jeff Arnold in the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2] Arnold was ineligible to seek a fourth four-year term in the legislative primary held on October 24, 2015.[3]

In the primary, Carter polled 4,914 votes (57 percent) of the ballots cast against five fellow Democrats.

Carter said that as a state representative, he would emphasize an economic plan to establish more jobs and invest in education to "break the long-term cycle of crime in our city."[4]

In June 2021, Carter was elected to the Louisiana Senate in a special election to succeed his uncle Troy Carter, who had been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.[5]

In 2023, Gary Carter Jr. was re-elected to his position as a member of the Louisiana State Senate, representing District 7. He ran unopposed, securing another term in office.[6]

Personal life

He is a Roman Catholic. His uncle is Troy Carter.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gary Carter, November 1974. Louisiana Secretary of State. October 27, 2015.
  2. Web site: Representative Jeffery J. "Jeff" Arnold. August 29, 2013. votesmart.org.
  3. Web site: Results for Election Date: 10/24/2015. Louisiana Secretary of State. October 25, 2015.
  4. News: Andrea Shaw. August 18, 2015. Attorney Gary Carter Jr. will seek Algiers 102nd District state House seat. New Orleans Times-Picayune. October 27, 2015.
  5. Web site: Rep. Gary Carter Jr. elected to state senate seat formerly held by his uncle, Congressman Troy Carter. 13 June 2021 . August 27, 2023. wwltv.com.
  6. Web site: 2023 Unopposed Races - Louisiana Legislature . 2023-11-09 . legis.la.gov.
  7. Web site: Gary Carter Jr. Wins Louisiana Senate District 7 seat to replace uncle U.S. Rep. Troy Carter. 12 June 2021 .