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Candidates › TX-31 race › 2025–2026
John R. Carter
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, TX-31
Representative since 2003
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- On the ballot
- Won the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 128,990 votes (55.9%)
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- PRIORITIZING BORDER SECURITY
- PROTECTING THE HOMELAND
- TAKING CARE OF OUR HEROES
- LOWERING TAXES & STRENGTHENING THE ECONOMY
- PROTECTING THE 2ND AMENDMENT
- In Congress
- Representative since 2003 · votes with their party 98% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-3864
- Money
- $1.5M raised, $1.4M spent, $159.2K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 0.8% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 21% from Texas · largest committee giver SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC, $15K
- Outside groups
- $63.1K supporting Carter
- Sponsored most in
- Immigration, Education, Armed Forces and National Security
6 priorities from johncarterforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Congressman John Carter has always put the safety and sovereignty of America first. As the first member of Congress to secure funding for President Trump’s border wall, he has been a leader in the fight to protect our southern border and stop the flow of illegal drugs, weapons, and human trafficking. A proud member of the House Border Security Caucus, Congressman Carter has authored and co-sponsored dozens of bills to close dangerous loopholes, reinstate Remain in Mexico, and give law enforcement the tools they need to restore law and order. He fully supports President Trump’s actions to close the border to illegal immigration and deport criminal aliens. Congressman Carter believes a nation without borders is not a nation at all—and he will never back down from defending America’s right to secure and control its borders.
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Congressman Carter understands that America’s enemies—both foreign and domestic—are constantly looking for ways to exploit our freedoms. He has worked tirelessly to strengthen national defense, modernize our military, and ensure our intelligence agencies have the tools to stop terrorists before they strike. As a senior member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, he has helped deliver critical investments in national security, missile defense, and cyber capabilities to keep America safe in an increasingly dangerous world. Congressman Carter believes in peace through strength, supports President Trump’s effort to rebuild our military, and will always put America’s security above the global interests of bureaucrats and foreign governments.
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America’s veterans deserve more than words—they deserve action. As chairman of the Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, Congressman Carter has made it his mission to ensure every veteran receives the care and benefits they’ve earned. He believes America made a sacred promise to those who served, and as chairman, he is keeping that promise. Congressman Carter authored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, which guarantees the VA will cover lifesaving live-donor transplant surgeries for our heroes. Under his leadership, funding for veterans’ mental health care, homelessness prevention, and VA facility modernization has reached record levels. Congressman Carter knows freedom isn’t free—and he will always fight to make sure those who fought for us are never forgotten.
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Congressman Carter believes hardworking families—not Washington bureaucrats—know best how to spend their money. That’s why he proudly supported President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut, which lowered taxes for millions of Americans and unleashed one of the strongest economies in history. He continues to champion policies that cut red tape, support small businesses, and bring jobs back to Texas. Congressman Carter is a fiscal conservative who believes in balanced budgets, limited government, and economic freedom. He knows that when government gets out of the way, businesses grow, paychecks rise, and the American Dream thrives.
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The Second Amendment is clear—the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Congressman Carter has always stood shoulder-to-shoulder with law-abiding gun owners to defend their constitutional freedoms. He has voted against every attempt by the Biden administration and radical Democrats to restrict gun ownership or create backdoor registries. Congressman Carter believes responsible gun ownership is a cornerstone of American liberty and a safeguard against tyranny. He will always fight to ensure that the government never tramples on the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, their families, and their property.
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Congressman Carter believes that parents—not politicians—should decide what’s best for their children. He is a strong defender of parental rights, traditional family values, and fairness in sports. Congressman Carter has fought to protect children from harmful gender ideology and supports legislation that prevents biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s athletics. He stands firmly against federal overreach in education and opposes efforts to inject political agendas into classrooms. Congressman Carter will continue to defend the innocence of America’s children, safeguard parental authority, and protect the values that make our communities strong.
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