Member of Congress, Representing Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional Dist., Adjunct Professor at Xavier University of Louisiana specializing in Government, American Politics, Foreign Policy & the U.S. Constitution. Loving Husband and Father of two awesome sons!https://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlxtucdcz22bReminder, #Louisiana — Election Day is TODAY! Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Visit GeauxVote.Com for more information. #GEAUXVOTE!16 May 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxtucdcz22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlvsfrn4us23Reminder, #Louisiana — Election Day is TOMORROW! Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Visit GeauxVote.Com for more information. #GEAUXVOTE!15 May 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvsfrn4us23https://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlvojdctg22oIt was a pleasure meeting with Canadian member of Parliament Bob Zimmer, co-chair of the Parliamentarian Outdoor Caucus. This caucus is the sister organization to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, where I’m proud to serve as Vice Chair.15 May 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvojdctg22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlt46754gk2sThe right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy – and I will fight against its weakening. I will continue advocating for fairness, equity, and representation that truly reflect the voices of our community. I held my first in a series of town halls focused on voting rights and redistricting.14 May 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt46754gk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlqlgb6pds2sWhile Senator Price’s SB 407 failed in committee last night, it is my sincere hope that its core principles can still be incorporated through amendments to SB 121, which did pass. https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-draft-congressional-map13 May 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqlgb6pds2shttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlovhi4ru22sWith new work reporting requirements set to begin in 2027, too many eligible Americans risk losing their Medicaid coverage because of unnecessary red tape. (1/3)12 May 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlovhi4ru22shttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mloip4nk5k2eI’m proud to announce the finalists of this year’s Congressional Art Competition and celebrate the incredible talent of young artists across #LA02!12 May 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloip4nk5k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlogkwbhbc2y“We are not simply fighting over maps and districts. We are fighting over whether every voice will truly be heard and every vote counted.” —TAC12 May 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlogkwbhbc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlms2of3tk27The voices of Black voters are under attack, but we will not be intimidated, we will not be discouraged, and we will not go backward. We will organize. We will educate. We will mobilize. We will vote. And we will continue fighting for a Louisiana and an America where every citizen’s voice matters.12 May 2026 02:56 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlms2of3tk27https://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlmalg77hc2cDoors open at 6:30! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 May 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmalg77hc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mllewdq4jc2rIn the aftermath of Louisiana V. Callais, the right to vote is under attack. And not just in Louisiana, but across the country. Join me TODAY for the first in a series of town halls to talk about protecting the cornerstone of democracy — voting.11 May 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllewdq4jc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mldm4vxh422wThe right to vote is under attack. I’ll be at the Louisiana State Capitol tomorrow speaking up for fair representation. Come out TODAY at 9 AM and make your voice heard. #LouisianaVCallais #lalege08 May 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldm4vxh422whttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlcsmhig7s2wThe right to vote is under attack. I’ll be at the Louisiana State Capitol tomorrow speaking up for fair representation. Come out tomorrow at 9 AM and make your voice heard. #LouisianaVCallais #lalege08 May 2026 03:39 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcsmhig7s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlc645o6ws2rI voted early. I voted in every race, you should too!07 May 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc645o6ws2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mlbrz5j6xk2uIn the aftermath of Louisiana V. Callais, the right to vote is under attack. And not just in Louisiana, but across the country. Join me on May 11th for the first in a series of town halls to talk about protecting the cornerstone of democracy — voting.07 May 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbrz5j6xk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3ml53ljdmxs2k#SCOTUS will decide whether to allow extremist attacks on medication abortion or uphold basic health care rights. Louisianians & patients nationwide deserve to have their access to medication determined by scientific data. No state, court, or judge should wield the power to deny access to care.05 May 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml53ljdmxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3ml2l4pkdr22gGeaux VOTE! Despite the suspension of the U.S. House elections, I am still encouraging voters to go to the polls and make their voices heard. We are hopeful that the courts will overturn this decision, and if they do, every vote cast will matter and must be counted.04 May 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2l4pkdr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3ml2a346fes2kCalvin Duncan was duly elected by New Orleans residents. He should assume office and fulfill the role he was elected to serve in. This is a sham and clear attempt to undermine the will of the people.04 May 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2a346fes2khttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mkzz3olfrs2nIn the aftermath of Louisiana v. Callais, the right to vote is under attack. And not just in Louisiana, but across the country. Join me on May 11th for the first in a series of town halls to talk about protecting the cornerstone of democracy — voting. Save the date, more info to come.04 May 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzz3olfrs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mkyrvgb23c2mJustice seems to have prevailed. Thank you to U.S. District Judge John deGravelles for upholding the Constitution and protecting the will of the voters. Clerk-elect Calvin Duncan can now move forward, and SB 256 has been rightly blocked. The people spoke. The law matters. Democracy must stand.04 May 2026 03:59 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyrvgb23c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mkyoigo35s2zJustice seems to have prevailed. Thank you to U.S. District Judge John deGravelles for upholding the Constitution and protecting the will of the voters. Clerk-elect Calvin Duncan can now move forward, & SB 256 has been rightly blocked. The people spoke. The law matters. Democracy must stand. —TAC04 May 2026 02:59 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyoigo35s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mkqf3p4bmk2vLouisiana’s primaries are already underway — mail-in ballots have been sent, and early voting begins in just two days. We must account for that reality and ensure voters aren’t left in confusion or denied fair representation at a critical moment.30 Apr 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqf3p4bmk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mknzdhadbs2xThe #SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is a direct attack on voting rights — not just in Louisiana, but across our country. We will not give in. We will fight for fair representation, and we will win.29 Apr 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknzdhadbs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mkne5vaqs22oToday’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is a devastating blow to the promise of equal representation in our democracy. This decision will embolden efforts to dismantle majority-Black districts and fracture communities that have finally begun to see themselves reflected in their government. (1/2)29 Apr 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkne5vaqs22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mklraxbis22gKing Charles, stood before the U.S. Congress & told Trump that even kings are subject to the law, he cited the Magna Carta, checks and balances, and the room exploded. He defended NATO, stood up for Ukraine, and made the case for allies Trump has spent years insulting. And I was right there! —TAC28 Apr 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklraxbis22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mkkslrdboc23On this episode of “What Makes America Tick?” I sat down with Alma Stewart Allen, President & Founder of #lahealthequity. We discussed how we worked together to create Louisiana’s first-ever Office of Women’s Health & how we’re still working side-by-side to fight for justice & equity in health care.28 Apr 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkslrdboc23https://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mk6xz4so722qHorrific. Another life lost too soon, another family that will never be the same. 9 more injured. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone affected. No one should have to fear for their lives while enjoying an afternoon at the mall.23 Apr 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6xz4so722qhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mk4kryja7s2jEPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Donald Trump have consistently undermined the Environmental Protection Agency. They’ve cancelled millions in grants that would have benefited Louisanans, reversed the endangerment finding, and made climate denial the new norm.22 Apr 2026 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4kryja7s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mjzqkvzxc226In January, SAMHSA canceled $2 billion in funding for addiction and mental health programs. Sec. Kennedy claims this was a “mistake” and tried to blame the Biden administration. We can’t afford “mistakes” that gamble with people’s lives or attempts to shift blame for poor governing.21 Apr 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzqkvzxc226https://bsky.app/profile/reptroycarter.bsky.social/post/3mjz6xstk5s2aDid you know that Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new low? The American people know that Donald Trump isn’t working for them, and they’re making it clear, with 63% of Americans disapproving. Families can barely afford to live, yet his war of choice in Iran is only making things worse.21 Apr 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:sym4dflzkexupizmfzdaquqs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz6xstk5s2a