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John Carter

Republican · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Texas District 31

John Carter has represented Texas's 31st Congressional District since it was created after the 2000 census and is Texas's third longest serving U.S. House member2. Before Congress he was judge of the 277th District Court in Williamson County, and he chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs3. He won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with about 60 percent of the vote2.

Where they stand 25 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyhigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tightened asylum rules and required E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security through 2029. (2026-06-09) source
    • His campaign site says he fully supports President Trump's actions to close the border to illegal immigration and deport criminal aliens. (2026-09) source
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says immigration policy begins with securing the border, that people who break immigration laws should not be granted citizenship ahead of legal applicants, and that the U.S. needs an accountable temporary worker program. (2026-09) source
  • Aid to IsraelKeep full aid without new conditionshigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of weapons to Israel that the administration had paused. (2024-05-16) source
    • After his Georgetown office was vandalized over his support for an Israel aid bill, said he stands unequivocally with Israel. (2024-04-22) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwidehigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
    • His campaign site says he supports legislation that prevents biological males from competing in girls' and women's athletics. (2026-09) source
  • Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production and sped up permits for energy projects. (2023-03-30) source
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says he believes in an all of the above energy strategy that uses wind, solar, geothermal and ethanol while maximizing production and use of oil, coal and natural gas. (2026-09) source
  • National debtCut most spending but protect Social Security and Medicaremedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says federal spending must be reduced, but not at the expense of programs like Social Security and Medicare. (2026-09) source
    • His campaign site describes him as a fiscal conservative who believes in balanced budgets and limited government. (2026-09) source
  • GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the booksmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says he supports protecting lawful gun owners' right to purchase firearms while also supporting fixes to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System so prohibited buyers cannot get guns. (2026-09) source
    • His campaign site says the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed and that he has voted against every attempt to restrict gun ownership or create backdoor registries. (2026-09) source
  • HealthcarePrivate insurance with more competition and price transparency, keeping protections for pre-existing conditionsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded association health plans and required drug middleman (PBM) price transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says people with preexisting conditions should be covered and patients should choose their own physician, pharmacy and services; it also says he supported the 2017 bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and calls for tort reform. (2026-09) source
  • Income taxesCut taxes across the board, including for top earners and corporationsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent, including the 37% top rate, and extended business tax breaks. (2025-07-03) source
    • His campaign site says he proudly supported President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut. (2026-09) source
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says he proudly supported the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which reduced tax rates for most Americans. (2026-09) source
  • Foreign policyA strong military; help allies only when it clearly serves U.S. interestsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he believes in peace through strength, supports rebuilding the military, and will put America's security above the global interests of bureaucrats and foreign governments. (2026-09) source
  • Safety net programsKeep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adultsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for able-bodied adults on Medicaid and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • E-Verify mandateRequire it for all employersmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • Student loansCap borrowing, simplify repayment, and skip broad forgivenessmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted to overturn the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments and sped up forgiveness. (2023-12-07) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Said · low confidence
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2022-07-15) source
    • His official House website describes him as a strong supporter of the pro-life movement who opposes using taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. (2026-09) source
  • Trade and tariffsMostly free trade with a few protectionslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says he strongly supported the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and notes that many district jobs rely on trade with North American partners. (2026-09) source
  • Social SecurityNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His official House website (undated page, accessed Sept 2026) says Social Security and Medicare must remain strong and intact, supports eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, and supports preserving the current Medicare program for those 55 and older. (2026-09) source
  • RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistricting commissions. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which created public matching funds for campaigns and stricter donor disclosure. (2021-03-03) source
  • Qualified immunityNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers. (2021-03-03) source
  • Childcare and pre-KNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leaveNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
  • Drug pricesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month. (2022-03-31) source
  • MarijuanaNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear past convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • Aid to UkraineNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source

No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Served as judge of the 277th District Court in Williamson County before Congress3.
  • First elected to the U.S. House in 2002 and has represented the 31st District since its creation23.
  • Chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs13.
  • His official website says he authored the POLICE Act, signed into law in July 2016, and the Justice Served Act, signed into law in 201813.
  • Won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with about 60 percent of the vote in a crowded field2.
  • Certified as the Republican nominee for Texas's 31st Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot14.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$1,419,042raised
$1,289,654spent
$170,827cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $2,908 in gifts under $200$406,934
  • PACs and other political committees$482,311
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$529,798

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP PACPAC$15,000
  2. AMERICAN INST OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNPAC$10,000
  3. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION PACPAC$10,000
  4. LEONARDO DRS PACPAC$10,000
  5. AMERICAN SOC. OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PACPAC$10,000
  6. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. EMPLOYEES PACPAC$10,000
  7. BAE SYSTEMS USA PACPAC$10,000
  8. BUCKEY LIBERT PACPAC$10,000
  9. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL PACPAC$8,000
  10. ORACLE AMERICA, INC. PACPAC$7,500

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (43)

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  1. On the IssuesJohn Carter for Congress
  2. Congressman John Carter Secures Nomination for Re-election in Crowded GOP PrimaryThe Texan
  3. Meet JohnJohn Carter for Congress
  4. EnergyU.S. Representative John Carter
  5. Social Security and MedicareU.S. Representative John Carter
  6. Border Security and ImmigrationU.S. Representative John Carter
  7. Second AmendmentU.S. Representative John Carter
  8. HealthcareU.S. Representative John Carter
  9. Faith and FamilyU.S. Representative John Carter
  10. Economy and Tax ReformU.S. Representative John Carter
  11. AgricultureU.S. Representative John Carter
  12. "Free Gaza" message, red liquid splattered at GOP congressman's officeNewsweek
  13. Law and OrderU.S. Representative John Carter
  14. 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification ReportTexas Secretary of State
  15. House roll call: Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistrictOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. House roll call: Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualifieOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizeOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status tOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tighOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigratiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion acOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect aboOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for ableOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear pOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine anOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral producOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  33. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  34. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  35. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  36. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  37. House roll call: Voted to overturn the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellatioOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  38. House roll call: Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  39. House roll call: Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions onOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  40. House roll call: Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require deliveOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  41. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  42. House roll call: Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits forOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  43. House roll call: Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives