John Carter

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Carter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Representative 31


Incumbent

Yes


Links

John Carter websitesJohn Carter phones John Carter emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

University of Texas Law School, Austin, J.D.

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, B.A.

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

National Rifle Association, Member, Central Baptist Church

Palm Valley Lutheran Church, Member, Sunday school Teacher

House Prayer Caucus, Member, House Army Caucus

House Border Security Caucus, Member, Member

House Western Caucus, Member

House Army Caucus, Co-Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

U.S. Congress Texas Dist. 31, 2003-2025

Williamson County District Court, 1981-2002

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. Congress Texas District 31

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

*National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

National Right To Life

*Life PAC

*National Women's Prayer and Voting Army NWPVA

*Terry Lowry The LINK Letter

OTHER (2)

Greg Abbott

President Donald J. Trump

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

President Donald Trump (Endorsed for 2026 Election)

2025-2025

Governor Greg Abbott

Senator Ted Cruz

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (137)

WinRed (2025)

Republican Womens Organizations (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Susan B. Anthony List (2024)

Be Victorious Over Democrats PAC (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (228)

Eye of the Tiger PAC (2025)

First In Freedom PAC (2025)

Haley Barbour (2025)

Mr. Southern Missourian in the House PAC (2025)

National Pro-Life Alliance (2025)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

David Jolly (2014)

Robert Dold (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

American Maritime Officers (2025)

National Association of Letter Carriers (2022)

Legacy 44 PAC (2020)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2020)

Yvonne Davis (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate Q&A. Community Impact. 28 Jan 2026.


One of 81 Republicans
 who joined with Democrats to preserve $315M funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a non-profit agency with a history of bias against conservatives.

 

Candidate graded D by pro-marijuana group NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws).

This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.

Voted yes on H.R.4350, a bill which would have expanded Selective Service registration to include women.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I have an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization, because I believe that life needs to be protected from conception.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

Abortion providers should absolutely not receive taxpayer dollars. I have repeatedly supported the Hyde Amendment in Congress to prevent your hard-earned dollars from going towards abortion providers.

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Disagree

Taxes need to be low for everyone. That's why I'm proud I supported President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts in Congress to provide the largest tax cut for middle-class families ever.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

As a chairman on the Appropriations Committee, I'm actively involved in cutting wasteful programs, streamlining agencies, and introducing essential accountability requirements to root out fraud in taxpayer-funded benefit programs. I have supported billions in rescissions to claw back the wasteful COVID-era spending of the Biden administration.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means that individuals have the freedom to practice their religion without government interference.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Like President Trump, I support Medicaid and Medicare, but am devoted to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse that waste taxpayer dollars within these programs.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

A. When America's freedom is threatened, we must swiftly and decisively act to protect the homeland and our ideals that make America great.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is America's greatest ally in a region that has historically been a threat to the United States. Maintaining that strategic relationship is important for national security.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Individuals who contribute to society, follow the law, and adhere to the legal process should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. Anyone who has broken the law should not receive the opportunity to legally be in the United States.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, and I have raised my four children on Christian beliefs. I also lead a Bible study every Wednesday morning in the United States House during session weeks. In addition, I was a Sunday school teacher for two decades.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I believe in an all-of-the-above energy policy that keeps the lights on. I support reduced regulations to promote fossil fuels and make America energy-independent, keeping energy costs low and production stable to meet citizens' needs.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Convicted criminals should not have access to weapons. Law-abiding citizens should have their Second Amendment rights protected. I have consistently received A ratings from the NRA and been endorsed for my advocacy to protect the gun rights of Americans.

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