John Carter
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Carter
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.31
Incumbent
Yes
Links
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
Member, Palm Valley Lutheran Church, Sunday school Teacher
Prayer Caucus, Member, House Army Caucus
Co-chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. Congress Texas Dist. 31, 16
Williamson County District Court, 21
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
100%
2017-18
100%
2017-18
100%
2015-16
100%
2019-20
100%
2017-18
100%, 100% (cum.)â€
2017-2018
100%
2019-20
100%
2020
A
2018
68%, 96% (cum.)â€
2019
95%
2018
80%
2017-18
80%
2017-18
78%
2013
78%
2017-18
B
2018
50%, 72% (cum.)â€
2019
56%, 68% (cum.)â€
2019-20
83%, 63% (cum.)â€
2019
56% (cum.)â€
2015-16
50%
2019
41% (cum.)â€
2019
36%, 31% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2017-18
|100%, 100% (cum.)â€
2017-2018
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2018
|68%, 96% (cum.)â€
2019
|95%
2018
|80%
2017-18
|80%
2017-18
|78%
2013
|78%
2017-18
|B
2018
|50%, 72% (cum.)â€
2019
|56%, 68% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|83%, 63% (cum.)â€
2019
|56% (cum.)â€
2015-16
|50%
2019
|41% (cum.)â€
2019
|36%, 31% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
31%
2017-18
25%
2018
D
2017
8%, 8% (cum.)â€
2017-18
6%
2018
10%, 4% (cum.)â€
2018
4%
2018
6%, 4% (cum.)â€
2017
0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2017
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2018
0%
2019
0% (cum.)â€
2018
0%
2017-18
0%
2019
|31%
2017-18
|25%
2018
|D
2017
|8%, 8% (cum.)â€
2018
|10%, 4% (cum.)â€
2018
|4%
2018
|6%, 4% (cum.)â€
2017
|0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2017
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2018
|0%
2019
|0% (cum.)â€
2018
|0%
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Texas Right to Life
Texas Values Action
OTHER (1)
Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Texas Alliance for Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (108)
Aaron Schock (2008)
Adam Hasner (2013)
Adam Kinzinger (2014)
Adrian Smith (2006)
Allen West (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (140)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2018)
American Revival PAC (2018)
America's First PAC (2019)
Andrew & Simona Beal (2006)
Andrew Harris (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Airline Pilots Association (2019)
American Federation of Government Employees (2006)
American Maritime Officers (2019)
Harvest PAC (2015)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape or where the life of the mother is at dire risk. Life begins at conception and should have the highest protections.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Congress has an obligation to ensure that future generations have access to the Social Security system. I support meaningful reforms to ensure the solvency of the program.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
While I support a healthy military and national defense budget, the largest amount of money is spent on mandatory programs that desperately need to reforms to run more efficiently and stop abuse.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. It is not the public's responsibility to pay for the decisions of 25% of the population. Instead, we must promote career and technical education so that students are getting the skills they need to get well-paying jobs without going into large amounts of debt.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that all Americans are able to practice the religion of their choosing and the government protects that freedom and liberty.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. This bill is aimed at lowering prescription drug pricing, while maintaining innovative medical research. I'm also a proponent of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, which has done nothing to reduce the cost of health care for Americans. Instead, we need a free market approach that protects pre-existing conditions, promotes innovation and incentivizes a stable workforce of health care providers.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The United States must maintain a strong military. After 8 years of damaging cuts under the Obama Administration, Republican Members of Congress in conjunction with President Trump have managed to make great strides in rebuilding our forces. The strongest defense is having a strong offense.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
As the husband of a Dutch immigrant, I know firsthand how broken our immigration system has become. We must incentivize those who want to enter the United States legally while adequately preventing the passage of those who want to cross illegally. We must close the asylum loopholes that are allowing individuals without valid asylum cases into the country to disappear. I believe we should welcome those who want to enter legally, pay taxes, and contribute to our society with open arms, but we can only accomplish those reforms with a secure border and changes to our immigration laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, who raised my 4 children on a strong Christian beliefs. As a former Sunday school teacher, I taught many Round Rock natives the Word of God and I continue to let my belief in Christ be my guiding force in my work. Every Wednesday morning I participate in a Bible study group in Congress and I'm a member of the Prayer Caucus in the U.S. House.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in reducing the size and scope of the federal government. For example, I fought to keep the EPA from regulating lead ammunition. I also successfully passed legislation to stop unfair taxing of Gold Star Families, and to repeal the Widow's tax. I believe American's should keep more money in their pocket and proudly supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No. As a former judge, I punished many people convicted of felonies and ensured that those guilty of sexual misconduct were no longer a threat to society.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
John Carter serves the people of Texas’ 31st Congressional District. He is the leading defender of the Rule of Law in the House, and has built a legacy of authoring and supporting legislation to increase the homeland security and national defense of the United States. Congressman Carter serves as the Ranking Member of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations. He also serves on the Defense Subcommittee. Congressman Carter’s passion in the House is the men and women and their families who serve our Great Country and continues to serve as Co-Chairman of the House Army.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a strong believer in the Second Amendment. I support strengthening the National Instant Criminal (NICs) Background Check System. I do not support gun control for law-abiding Americans.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. National security/Armed Forces focused legislation to improve the lives of service members and their families, strengthen national security, and keep our borders safe. 2. Education focused legislation to strengthen career and technical education programs across the country so that young people can get well-paying jobs without a 4-year college degree. 3. Law enforcement focused legislation to give them access to additional training to keep our communities safe.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe that any belief that results in violence is a threat to the United States. United we stand, divided we fall. Our nation needs to be united as Americans and right now we are more divided than ever. As we are seeing, there is a rise in anti-semitism that is resulting on attacks in the Jewish community over Hanukkah. This rise in hate is unacceptable.
