Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed several key national issues on his social media account. Carter’s posts highlighted the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, ongoing concerns about military pay amid a government shutdown, and the potential implications of the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais for voting rights.
On October 13, 2025, Carter posted his appreciation for Navy service members: “Thank you to @USNavy for 250 years of defending our freedoms! To all Navy veterans and active-duty members, thank you for your service. I will keep fighting to end the #RepublicanShutdown so our servicemembers receive the pay and services they deserve.”
Two days later, Carter turned his attention to the Supreme Court’s review of Louisiana v. Callais, emphasizing its significance for voting rights in his home state. On October 15, 2025, he wrote: “Today #SCOTUS will hear arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could topple what remains of the #VotingRightsAct of 1965. At question is whether one-third of our state’s population — Black Louisianians — will continue to have an opportunity to elect representatives of”
Later that day, Carter reiterated his support for voting rights protections and expressed solidarity with fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus: “Today, #SCOTUS heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could dismantle what remains of the #VotingRightsAct of 1965. I stand with my @TheBlackCaucus colleagues to the voices not just of Black Louisianians, but of all people across our nation and to defend”
Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd District since 2021, succeeding Cedric Richmond. Prior to serving in Congress, he was a member of both the Louisiana House of Representatives (1992-1994) and the Louisiana Senate (2016-2021). Born in New Orleans in 1963, Carter continues to reside there and holds a BA from Xavier University of Louisiana (Fact 1, Fact 2, Fact 3, Fact 4).
