Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed a range of political and social issues through a series of posts on his official Twitter account.
On April 15, 2026, Carter criticized legislative efforts to abolish an elected office before its occupant could be sworn in. He wrote, “SB 256… Does NOT represent our democracy! No to any bill that seeks to abolish an office before a duly elected official is even sworn in. The people have already spoken. To undo their will is to undermine our democracy. What’s happening to Calvin Duncan is unconscionable and”.
That same day, Carter raised concerns about the status of Haitians living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). In his post, he stated, “Over 350,000 Haitians in the U.S. are facing the threat of losing Temporary Protected Status. Many of these people have built lives here after earthquakes, political instability, and an ongoing humanitarian crisis made return unsafe.
I am proud to stand with @RepPressley as we”.
Later on April 15th, Carter expressed support for ALS advocacy and research inspired by Steve Gleason’s story following Hurricane Katrina and his subsequent diagnosis with ALS. Carter posted: “Everyone in Louisiana remembers when @SteveGleason blocked the punt in the first game back in the Dome after Hurricane Katrina. After his ALS diagnosis, he continues to inspire the nation as a leading voice for ALS care.
I’m proud to support the Accelerating Access to Critical”.
Troy Carter has served Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021. Before joining Congress, he was a member of both the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and the Louisiana Senate from 2016 until his election to Congress.
He was born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently resides there.
Carter earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
