Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter is a Republican Representative representing Georgia's 1st District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 6th term, they have cast 3615 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 19 bills. They won their 2022 election with 59.1% of the vote, a 18.2-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.
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San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act
Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2012
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2011
To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011
To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal employees.
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Election History
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Campaign Finance (FEC)
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H4GA01039 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle
Federal Spending in Your District
Federal dollars obligated to this district in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.
Top agencies (FY2025)
Top awards (FY2025)
How Earl L. "Buddy" Carter voted on recent appropriations bills
Appropriations bills authorize and fund the programs reflected above. This is Earl L. "Buddy" Carter's recorded position on the most recent 10 — not a claim that these votes caused the spending figures.
Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).
What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
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Institutional Tilt
Sponsor Contradiction
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Environment bills but voted NO on this one
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Georgia Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 111th Congress representing Georgia. View full Georgia delegation