| Current Office: | State Senate (GA) - District 1, Republican |
|---|---|
| First Elected: | 11/22/2009 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Amy; 3 Children: Barrett, Joel, Travis |
| Birth Place: | Port Wentworth |
| Home City: | Pooler, GA |
Summary
Senator Earl 'Buddy' Carter
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
HB 954 - Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks
Legislation (Yea)
March 29, 2012 - Prohibits abortions after a physician has determined that a fetus has reached a probable gestational age of 20 weeks except in the following circumstances ...
SB 410 - Requires numerical school ratings based on student performance
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 29, 2012
Recent Public Statements
No public statements found for this candidate.
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | A |
| 2005-2006 | Georgia National Federation of Independent Business Positions | 100% |
| 2005-2006 | Georgia Conservation Voters Positions | 40% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($35,875.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Buddy Carter refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
District Email
bcarter331@aol.com
Capitol Email
earl.carter@senate.ga.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=77&Session=21
Capitol
301-A Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-5109
Fax: 404-463-4161
District
406 Purple Finch Drive
Pooler, GA 31322
Phone: 912-748-1414
Fax: 912-748-4029