John Carter is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He is married and has three children.

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John Carter has a bachelor 's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He is married and has three children.

Before entering politics, John served in the United States Army and worked as a businessman. 

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John served in the United States Army and worked as a businessman. 

John is currently a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 31st congressional district. He was first elected in 2003 and is currently serving his eighth term.

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Wants to "put more money back in Americans’ pockets, lower costs for hardworking families, and keep improving the quality of life here in Central Texas."

- Wants to "put more money back in Americans’ pockets, lower costs for hardworking families, and keep improving the quality of life here in Central Texas."

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As of January 22, 2026, John Carter did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports strong military and veterans' policies that benefit service members and their families.

Supports military and veterans' policies that "benefit service members and their families."

- Supports military and veterans' policies that "benefit service members and their families."

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