John R. Carter
John Rice Carter is an American politician serving as a U.S. representative representing Texas's 31st congressional district since 2003. The district includes the northern suburbs of Austin, as well as Fort Hood. He is a Republican. If elected for another term, Carter is set to become the dean of Texas's congressional delegation when Representative Lloyd Doggett and Senator John Cornyn leave office in 2027.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1941-11-06, Houston
Education
Texas Tech University, Bellaire High School, University of Texas School of Law
Prior Occupations
politician, judge, lawyer
Positions Held
United States representative, judge
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Texas
Status
Current member
In office since
2003