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Troy Anthony Carter Sr. (born October 26, 1963) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021.[1][2] He was previously a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter also previously served on the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is currently the only Democrat in Louisiana's congressional delegation.
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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 (1963-10-26) October 26, 1963 (age 60) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Andreé Navarro |
Children | 2 |
Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BA) |
Website | House website |
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