Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of posts on his official Twitter account addressing community milestones and ongoing political challenges in Louisiana.
On May 18, 2026, Carter commemorated a local centenarian’s birthday, writing: “It was truly a blessing to celebrate Mrs. Mable Harris Thomas’ 100th birthday! She is a lifelong Louisianian who fought for fair wages and equity in our public school system and has shared incredible wisdom with our communities for generations. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Mable!”
The following day, May 19, Carter commented on recent changes to Louisiana’s election process after a Supreme Court decision: “Election day in Louisiana was drastically altered by the devastating #SCOTUS decision in Louisiana v. Callais. But the fight is far from over.
I recently held a town hall with Mayor Helena Moreno, the Orleans legislative delegation, and members of the New Orleans City Council,” referencing ongoing efforts to address voting rights concerns.
Later that same day, Carter addressed issues of representation and legislation affecting Black athletes: “We can’t celebrate Black excellence on the playing field or court while ignoring Black voices at the ballot box. I stand with @TheBlackCaucus and the @NAACP to oppose the SCORE Act because our athletes matter – and so does representation.”
Carter has served as U.S. Representative since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond and previously held positions in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature. Born in New Orleans in 1963, he continues to reside there today. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
