Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)
Contact
2432 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1001
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About
Buddy Carter is a Republican U.S. Representative for Georgia's 1st district who has announced his candidacy for the 2026 United States Senate election in Georgia.
Background
Earl LeRoy "Buddy" Carter was born on September 6, 1957. Information regarding his education and professional career prior to entering public office is not recorded in the available source.
Political career
A member of the Republican Party, Buddy Carter was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after Jack Kingston vacated the seat to run for the Senate. He has served as the representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district since 2015. In May 2025, Carter announced that he would not seek re-election to the House in 2026, opting instead to run for the U.S. Senate.
Current focus
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" represents the 1st congressional district of GA in the U.S. House. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" currently serves on the Communications and Technology, the Environment, and the Health. They have sponsored 125 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8678; H.R. 8538; H.R. 7686.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
125
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes