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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · GEORGIA · 1ST DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · GA-1 · REP
Buddy Carter
Buddy Carter has represented Georgia’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 2015. Announced a run for U.S. Senate (GA) in May 2025; not seeking re-election.
Carter served in the Georgia State Senate from 2009 to 2014, after serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009.
Carter earned an associate degree from Young Harris College in 1977 and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia in 1980. Carter served on a council from 1994 to 1995, as mayor from 1996 to 2004, in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009, and in the Georgia State Senate from 2009 to 2014 before entering the U.S. House in 2015.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2015
- Age
- 69
- Committees
- 2
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 69
Photo: Official portrait, 2022 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE (GA)Announced May 8, 2025; not seeking re-election to the House.THE RACE →THIS SEAT’S RACE →Source ↗
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Buddy Carter at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 4 PTS IN 30 DAYS−9
▲ 45 GOOD LOOK99 VOTES54 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 9 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETBuddy Carter’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 95%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 37 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 43%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 14%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 6 of 44 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
FEB 24ROTOR ActYEA
MAY 13To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in hon…NAY
MAY 15Amendment: Amendment sought to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Pr…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSBuddy Carter’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Buddy Carter in the 119th Congress
44Sponsored
6Out of cmte
4Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored44
Out of committee6
Passed House4
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2821 | FDA Modernization Act 3.0HEALTH | Passed House | 41 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2493 | Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025HEALTH | Passed House | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 261 | Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Passed House | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1455 | ITS Codification ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2289 | American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Out of committee | 14 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4218 | CLEAR ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Out of committee | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9266 | Chief Chris Eddy’s LawTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8678 | Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8538 | Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 10 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7462 | Farmers’ AID Relief ActAGRICULTURE AND FOOD | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7686 | Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing ActHEALTH | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7528 | GAP Supply ActHEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 408 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Buddy Carter’s committee assignments
Energy and Commerce
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCommunications and TechnologyEnvironmentHealth
Buddy Carter’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1994 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Council member 1994–95Mayor 1996–04Georgia House of Representatives 2005–09Georgia State Senate 2009–14
ALSO: U.S. House · GA-1 2015–
- 2015 – NOWU.S. House · GA-1
- 2009 – 14Georgia State Senate
- 2005 – 09Georgia House of Representatives
- 1996 – 04Mayor
- 1994 – 95Council member
- BORN
- September 6, 1957 · Port Wentworth, Georgia
- EDUCATION
- Associate degree, Young Harris College, 1977 · Bachelor of Science, University of Georgia, 1980
2026 election: Georgia’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · GA-1
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+24.0RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE (GA)
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. Senate · Georgia · PrimaryLOST25.1%
2024U.S. House · GA-162.0%
2022U.S. House · GA-159.1%
2020U.S. House · GA-158.3%
2018U.S. House · GA-157.7%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 GA-1 HOUSE RACE →Buddy Carter’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $7.3M
- CASH ON HAND
- $60K
- SPENT
- $10M
- DEBT
- $3.5M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.9M · 29.6%
- PACs
- $1.1M · 16.8%
- Self-funding
- $3.5M · 53.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $9
- Earmarked gifts · 1 donor
- $9
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $65K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Millner, Guy WesleyAssuranceamerica · EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN$21K
Jones, BillySelf Employed · ATTORNEY$18K
Grant, Jeff RSouthern Consulting · PRESIDENT$16K
Waters, Don L.None · RETIRED$16K
Jackson, KevinPintail Site Preparation · OWNER/CEO$11K
Brown, Alton Jr.Resource & Land Consultants · ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT$11K
Ray, Jay 'Richie'Richie Specialty Pharmacy · OWNER$11K
Mavrogiorgos, GeorgiosNone · RETIRED$11K
Deas, Harold A Jr.Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC · CEO$11K
Snelling, George N. IIINone · RETIRED$11K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $0
- OPPOSING
- $489K
Win It Back PAC$0 / $489K
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$9.0M
Fundraising$105K
Advertising$73K
Administrative$38K
Materials$12K
How to contact Buddy Carter
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2432 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1001(202) 225-5831Call (202) 225-5831ONLINE
Websitebuddycarter.house.gov
Instagram@repbuddycarter
YouTubeUCHQm49T6ikD_ioMAt50AwKQ
Facebookcongressmanbuddycarter
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