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Summary

Senator Jason Carter

Full Name: Jason Carter
Office: State Senate (GA) - District 42, Democratic
First Elected: 05/11/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kate; 2 Children: Henry, Thomas
Birth Place: Decatur, GA
Home City: Candler Park, GA

Recent Key Votes

SB 469 - Prohibits Picketing in Certain Circumstances
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 7, 2012 - Prohibits targeted picketing of private residences when such picketing interferes with the resident's right to quiet enjoyment or is intended to have the effect ...

SB 362 - Authorizes the Recovery and Sale of Deadhead Logs
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 17, 2012 - Defines deadhead logs as logs originally cut for commercial purposes in the 1800s or 1900s that have been stored, whether on purpose or by ...

HB 47 - Ability to Purchase Insurance Out of State
Legislation (Nay)

April 12, 2011 - -Requires any insurer selling an insurance policy to satisfy actuarial standards set forth by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and to comply with the ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Jobs

Jan. 1, 2012 - As I talk to families throughout the district, it's clear that our economic struggles remain a major concern for most. We need solutions that will ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - I am committed to improving education and I am qualified to address the issues. My wife is a public school teacher, and my two boys ...

Issue Position: Transportation

Jan. 1, 2012 - Georgia has been trapped in a continuous loop of old ideas and ever-expanding roads. The lack of long-term planning has negatively impacted the environment, cost ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Positions 17%
2012 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Positions 83%
2011 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($68,122.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jason Carter refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
jason.carter@senate.ga.gov

Key Staff Email
denese.sampson@senate.ga.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=720&Session=23

Capitol
327-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-463-1376
Fax: 404-657-7853

District
Post Office Box 573
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-881-4123
Fax: 404-881-4111

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