John Carter
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 31st Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Campaign website
- johncarterforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for Texas's 31st District and a former judge who spent 20 years on the bench; he serves on the House Appropriations Committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supported the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.In office
ReportEconomy and Tax Reform — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I proudly supported the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), which reduced tax rates for most Americans.”
Public safety
Supports gun rights and fixing the background check system.In office
ReportSecond Amendment — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I support legislation that protects lawful gun owners’ right to purchase firearms, while also supporting legislation to fix the National Instan”
Introduced legislation to help police recruit and retain officers.In office
ReportCarter Introduces Legislation to Help Local Law Enforcement Recruit and Retain OfficersGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“Carter Introduces Legislation to Help Local Law Enforcement Recruit and Retain Officers”
Education
Supports state and local control of education policy.In office
ReportEducation — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I firmly believe that Texans know best what our educational needs and requirements are”
Economy & jobs
Supported the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.In office
ReportAgriculture — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I also strongly supported the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).”
Environment & parks
Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy including renewables.In office
ReportEnergy — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I believe in an "all of the above" energy strategy that implements renewable energy sources (wind, solar, geothermal and ethanol)”
Supports state rather than federal control of Texas waters.In office
ReportAgriculture — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I will continue to support Texans having authority over their own waters and not the federal government.”
Health & human services
Supports health coverage for people with preexisting conditions.In office
ReportHealthcare — Rep. John CarterGovernment record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
“I believe people with preexisting conditions should be covered under the health care system”
All sources (19)
- Composite Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 Joint General & Special Elections
Election filing · Williamson County Elections Department · wilcotx.gov
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, federal offices (qualified candidates)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Candidate Ballot Order by county: 2026 November General Election
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Ballot Samples: November 3, 2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct and ballot style
Election filing · Bell County Elections Department · Sep 17, 2026 · bellcountytx.com
- Sample Ballots: November 3, 2026 General Election (precincts 101–416)
Election filing · Coryell County Tax Assessor-Collector / Voter Registrar · coryellcountytax.com
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election — Burnet County
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election — Lampasas County
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample Ballots — November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Lampasas County Elections · co.lampasas.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election — Mills County
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election — Hamilton County
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample Ballot, Precinct 1 — November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · Hamilton County Elections · hamiltoncountytx.gov
- Meet John — John Carter for Congress
Campaign website · John Carter for Congress · johncarterforcongress.com
- Economy and Tax Reform — Rep. John Carter
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
- Energy — Rep. John Carter
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
- Healthcare — Rep. John Carter
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
- Second Amendment — Rep. John Carter
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
- Agriculture — Rep. John Carter
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
- Education — Rep. John Carter
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
- Carter Introduces Legislation to Help Local Law Enforcement Recruit and Retain Officers
Government record · Office of Rep. John Carter · carter.house.gov
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