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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

HB 861 - Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 27, 2012 - Requires applicants for or recipients of TANF benefits to take a drug test, and specifies that individuals who fail or refuse to take a ...

SB 292 - Requires Drug Tests for Certain Welfare Recipients
Legislation (Nay)

March 7, 2012 - Requires applicants to undergo a drug test within 48 hours of being approved for TANF benefits (Sec. 3). Requires applicants currently receiving ...

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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

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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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