Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on February 18, 2026, addressing both community observances and personal loss.
In a message recognizing the holy month for Muslims in his district, Carter wrote: “Ramadan is a sacred time for reflection and prayer. Ramadan Mubarak to all observing in #LA02!” (posted February 18, 2026).
Later that day, Carter expressed grief over the passing of Dr. Norman C. Francis, referencing the educator’s impact on his life and community ties to Xavier University of Louisiana. He stated: “My heart is truly broken. Dr. Norman C. Francis was my mentor, a servant leader, and a giant whose steady hand shaped not only an institution but my family’s destiny.” (posted February 18, 2026). The tweet included tags for various Xavier University accounts.
A third post by Carter on the same day consisted solely of a link: “https://t.co/ykVfspJ6ti” (posted February 18, 2026), with no additional context provided.
Troy Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021 and previously served in both chambers of the Louisiana state legislature from the early 1990s through 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there, Carter graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
