Troy Carter U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Troy Carter U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared several updates on his Twitter account. His tweets touched on various subjects ranging from local electoral success to historical milestones.
On March 20, 2025, Congressman Carter congratulated Lisa Manning Bridges for her election as the Registrar of Voters in Orleans Parish. He emphasized the significance of this role in protecting democratic processes and expressed confidence in her integrity. "Congratulations to my dear friend and former #TeamCarter member, Lisa Manning Bridges, on being elected as the next Registrar of Voters in Orleans Parish! This is a critically important role in safeguarding our democratic process, and I am confident she will serve with integrity…"
Later that day, he extended congratulations to several Louisiana basketball teams participating in March Madness: McNeese Men’s Basketball, LSU Women’s Basketball, and Southern Women’s Basketball. Carter showed support by stating his hopes for their success. "Congratulations to the #Louisiana teams that have made it to #MarchMadness — McNeese Men’s Basketball, LSU Women’s Basketball, and Southern Women’s Basketball. I’m rooting for all of you; make us proud!"
On March 21, 2025, Congressman Carter highlighted key historical facts about desegregation and women's inclusion in the U.S. Armed Forces along with Colin Powell's historic appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He clarified these are parts of American history rather than diversity initiatives alone. "FACT: The U.S. Armed Forces were desegregated in 1948 FACT: Women were allowed to join the Armed Forces in 1948 FACT: Colin Powell was the first Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff This isn’t “DEI”. This is American history."
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