Ballotpedia, John Carter

John holds a bachelor's degree in history degree from Texas Tech and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is married to his wife, Erika, with with whom he has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He currently lives in Round Rock, Texas.  He is a Christian. 

As of September 19, 2024, John Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

John Carter currently serves as a US Representative in Congressional District 31. He was first elected in 2003 and is serving his 11th term. He previously served as a District Court Judge in Williamson County. He was named to this position in 1981 and served for 3 full terms.  He serves as chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. 

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Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and supports reducing spending to fiscal year 2022 levels.

Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and wants to reduce yearly spending to 2022 levels.

Supports policies aimed at job creation, workforce development, and small business growth.

Supports securing funds for improvements to I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

As a House Representative, Carter secured funds to improve I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

- Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and wants to reduce yearly spending to 2022 levels.
- Said he is "Strong on Jobs". 
- As a House Representative, Carter secured funds to improve I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

Economy

As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation to develop a grant program to provide law enforcement officers access to active shooter training. 

As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation aimed to help local police departments recruit and retain officers.

Opposes gun control and supports the Second Amendment.

Supports local law enforcement and has secured over $3.5 million for TX-31 agencies.

Supports local law enforcement and said he "secured over $3.5 million for law enforcement agencies..."

- As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation to develop a grant program to provide law enforcement officers access to active shooter training. 
- As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation aimed to help local police departments recruit and retain officers.
- Opposes gun control. 
- Supports local law enforcement and said he "secured over $3.5 million for law enforcement agencies..."

Public Safety

Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replacing it with a free-market health care system.

Supports repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a free-market health care system.

Supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.

Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages and create a more stable workforce for better patient care.

Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages, saying it will help create a more stable workforce for optimal patient care.

Supports improving healthcare access for veterans. As a state representative, sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, ensuring all veterans receive live-donor transplant coverage.

As a House Representative, Carter sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, which ensures all veterans receive coverage for live-donor transplants. 

Opposes abortion and supports pro-life policies, as evidenced by receiving an endorsement from National Right to Life, the largest pro-life organization in the U.S.

- Supports repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a free-market health care system.
- Supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.
- Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages, saying it will help create a more stable workforce for optimal patient care.
- Wants to improve Medicare for seniors.
- As a House Representative, Carter sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, which ensures all veterans receive coverage for live-donor transplants. 
- Opposes abortion access.

Healthcare

Supports career and technical education programs.

- Supports career and technical education programs.

Education

Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the VA Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the Veterans Affairs Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

- Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the Veterans Affairs Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

Energy & the Environment

As of June 10, 2025, John Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Believes the Biden Administration’s border policies are too lenient, saying they "are allowing countless illegal immigrants... emboldened the cartels, and made a mockery of law and order."

Believes in strong homeland protection and supporting military personnel and their families.

Supports military personnel and their families.

Believes President Biden has failed to secure the southern border. As a House Representative, passed the Secure the Border Act to complete the wall, combat human trafficking, and boost law enforcement resources.

Said "This year, the House passed my bill, the Secure the Border Act, to finish building the wall, end human trafficking and increase law enforcement resources to gain control of America’s borders."

Opposes housing undocumented immigrants on military bases.

Authored legislation prohibiting undocumented immigrants from being housed on US military bases.

As a congressperson, secured funding for President Trump’s border wall, believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

As a House Representative, secured funding for "President Trump’s border wall", believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

- Believes the Biden Administration’s border policies are too lenient, saying they "are allowing countless illegal immigrants... emboldened the cartels, and made a mockery of law and order."
- Supports military personnel and their families.
- Said "This year, the House passed my bill, the Secure the Border Act, to finish building the wall, end human trafficking and increase law enforcement resources to gain control of America’s borders."
- Authored legislation prohibiting undocumented immigrants from being housed on US military bases.
- As a House Representative, secured funding for "President Trump’s border wall", believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

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Stuart has a bachelor's degree from Southwestern University, a master's degree in divinity from Vanderbilt University, a law degree, and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Texas at Austin. 

Stuart works as an attorney at the Law Offices of Stuart Whitlow. He previously worked with the Texas Legal Services Center.

Stuart Whitlow's campaign for US Representative for Texas District 31 is his first run for public office. 

Promises to prioritize the needs of working citizens, ensure equal gender, and advocate for tax policies "that favor everyday Americans instead of multi-billion dollar corporations."

Supports addressing inflation through fiscal policies that stabilize prices without sacrificing economic growth or job creation.

Plans to work with "experts and stakeholders" to ensure that salary increases mirror living costs for working families.

Believes focusing on sustainable economic strategies can reduce "our vulnerability" to global market fluctuations.

- Promises to prioritize the needs of working citizens, ensure equal gender, and advocate for tax policies "that favor everyday Americans instead of multi-billion dollar corporations."
- Supports addressing inflation through fiscal policies that stabilize prices without sacrificing economic growth or job creation.
- Plans to work with "experts and stakeholders" to ensure that salary increases mirror living costs for working families.
- Believes focusing on sustainable economic strategies can reduce "our vulnerability" to global market fluctuations.

Supports gun control policies, such as enforcing background checks and closing loopholes in gun sales laws and "responsible" gun ownership. 

- Supports gun control policies, such as enforcing background checks and closing loopholes in gun sales laws and "responsible" gun ownership. 

Supports preserving Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Supports women's bodily autonomy and opposes government involvement in women's healthcare.

- Supports abortion access. 
- Supports preserving Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.
- Supports women's bodily autonomy and opposes government involvement in women's healthcare.

Advocates for fully funding and directing more resources to public schools, saying "I will not stop until all of our schools are fully funded and every child has an opportunity for quality education."

- Advocates for fully funding and directing more resources to public schools, saying "I will not stop until all of our schools are fully funded and every child has an opportunity for quality education."

Plans to enact and support policies that protect natural landscapes, reduce pollution, and target climate change.

- Plans to enact and support policies that protect natural landscapes, reduce pollution, and target climate change.

Opposes voter suppression efforts and gerrymandering, the practice of altering voting districts to manipulate election outcomes.

- Opposes voter suppression efforts and gerrymandering, the practice of altering voting districts to manipulate election outcomes.

As of June 10, 2025, Stuart Whitlow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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