Troy Carter (politician)
American politician (born 1963)
Troy Anthony Carter Sr. (born October 26, 1963) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He was previously a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter also previously served on the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is currently one of two Democrats in Louisiana's congressional delegation.
Early life and education
Carter was born in New Orleans. After graduating from Oliver Perry Walker High School in Algiers, he attended Xavier University of Louisiana, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and political science. He began a master's at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Urban and Public Affairs and completed an executive training program at Harvard Kennedy School. He later received a Master of Science in management from the University of Holy Cross. Carter was raised Catholic.
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