Earl Carter

Earl Carter

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U.S. Senate - GA

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Profile Snapshot

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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter is a Republican Representative from Georgia, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. Born 1957. Official website: https://buddycarter.house.gov/

Office sought
U.S. Senate - GA
District
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Party
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Five-pillar framework

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Constitutional Government

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Freedom of Speech

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Religious Liberty

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Second Amendment

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Due Process

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Separation of Powers

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Limited Government

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Federalism / States' Rights

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Judicial Philosophy

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Protection of Individual Rights

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Life, Family & Human Dignity

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Sanctity of Life

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Marriage

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Gender & Biological Reality

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Parental Rights

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School Choice

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Child Protection

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Human Trafficking

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Adoption & Foster Care

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Family Stability

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Integrity & Public Leadership

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Promise Keeping

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Honesty

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Transparency

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Ethics

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Corruption Record

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Financial Accountability

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Abuse of Power

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Consistency

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Leadership Character

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National Security, Law & Elections

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Border Security

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Immigration Policy

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National Defense

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Veterans

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Law & Order

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Support for Law Enforcement

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Election Integrity

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Public Safety

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Foreign Policy

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Economic Stewardship

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Fiscal Responsibility

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Balanced Budget

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National Debt

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Tax Policy

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Inflation

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Government Spending

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Regulatory Reform

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Energy Independence

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Economic Growth

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Small Business

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Ratings & Endorsements

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Evidence & Sources

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  • Earl Carter is a candidate for U.S. Senate - GA
    profile identity· OpenFEC
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  • Raised $6,842,705.76 in the 2026 cycle
    campaign finance totals· OpenFEC· 2026-04-29source
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  • News coverage: Buddy Carter hosts watch party as Georgia Republican Senate primary results await - WTOC
    news mention· WTOC· 2026-05-19source
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  • News coverage: 5 Things to Know About the Georgia Senate Candidate Buddy Carter - The New York Times
    news mention· The New York Times· 2026-05-19source
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  • News coverage: Georgia elections 2026 | 1-on-1 with Senate candidate Buddy Carter - 11Alive.com
    news mention· 11Alive.com· 2026-05-18source
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  • News coverage: GOP Rep. Buddy Carter says Republicans need "best player on the field" in Georgia Senate primary - CBS News
    news mention· CBS News· 2026-05-14source
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  • News coverage: Buddy Carter urges voter turnout, touts electability in final week of Georgia Senate primary - WTOC
    news mention· WTOC· 2026-05-12source
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  • News coverage: Carter, Collins throw elbows in Georgia Senate GOP debate - The Hill
    news mention· The Hill· 2026-04-26source
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