John Carter
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John Carter
RepublicanIncumbent
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 31.
Background
Carter has represented the 31st District since 2003. He was previously a Williamson County district judge for two decades.
- Current role
- U.S. Representative, Texas District 31 (since 2003)
- Occupation
- Former district judge
- Education
- B.A., Texas Tech University (1964); J.D., University of Texas (1969)
- Prior offices
- Judge, 277th District Court (1981-2001)
- Hometown
- Born in Houston; Williamson County
Positions
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.Con.Res. 14, the FY2025 budget resolution, Feb. 25, 2025 (Roll Call 50). Voted yes on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, June 12, 2025 (Roll Call 168). Voted yes on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown), Nov. 12, 2025 (Roll Call 285).
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
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Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
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Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on S. 5, the Laken Riley Act (requires detention of certain non-citizens charged with theft or violent crimes), Jan. 22, 2025 (Roll Call 23).
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 3838, the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (initial House passage), Sept. 10, 2025 (Roll Call 262).
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (June 12, 2025, Roll Call 166; signed into law July 2025). Voted yes on H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, which exempts less-than-lethal devices such as tasers from the federal firearms excise tax and separates them from firearms under the National Firearms Act (Feb. 12, 2026, Roll Call 70).
Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H. Res. 771, a resolution "standing with Israel as it defends itself" after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack (Oct. 25, 2023, Roll Call 528). Voted yes on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, supplemental appropriations for Israel security assistance (Apr. 20, 2024, Roll Call 152). Voted yes on H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which directs sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of the U.S. or allies such as Israel (Jan. 9, 2025, Roll Call 7). Voted no on Rep. Greene's amendment to H.R. 4016, the FY2026 Defense appropriations bill, to cut $500 million in U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense funding (failed 6-421, July 18, 2025, Roll Call 205). Voted no on Rep. Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595, the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, to bar funds for Israel, including $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (failed 104-314-10, July 15, 2026, Roll Call 243).
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Jan. 23, 2025 (Roll Call 27).
Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections (Apr. 10, 2025, Roll Call 102). Voted yes on the House amendment to S. 1383 carrying the text of the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued identification to vote in federal elections (Feb. 11, 2026, Roll Call 69).
Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would make it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let students whose sex assigned at birth is male take part in women's and girls' sports (Jan. 14, 2025, Roll Call 12). Voted yes on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would make it a federal felony to provide medical treatment for gender transition, such as puberty blockers or surgery, to minors (Dec. 17, 2025, Roll Call 351).
Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Education Department to use the IHRA working definition of antisemitism when enforcing civil rights law (May 1, 2024, Roll Call 172). Listed as a member of the House Sharia-Free America Caucus in a June 29, 2026 release from Rep. Keith Self's office; the release says the caucus is "devoted to upholding the Constitution as the supreme law of the land." Voted yes on H.Res. 481, condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the Boulder, Colorado attack (passed 400-0, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 159). Voted yes on H.Res. 488, denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado (passed 280-113-6, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 158).
Money
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Endorsements
No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.