As of late 2025, Earl "Buddy" Carter is a Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia who is in his sixth term and has announced he will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. He previously served as mayor of Pooler, Georgia, and as a member of the Georgia General Assembly. Before his career in politics, Carter was a pharmacist and business owner.
Political career and
activities in 2025
- Announced 2026 Senate run: In May 2025,
Carter announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, seeking to challenge
Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in the 2026 election.
- Emphasized specific policy issues: During
his campaign announcement, Carter highlighted his priorities, including
border security and restricting transgender athletes' participation in
school sports.
- Continued work in the House: Throughout
2025, Carter continued his service in the U.S. House of Representatives
for Georgia's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the House
Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Budget Committee.
- Advocated for pharmacy benefit manager
(PBM) regulation: In August 2025, Carter renewed his push for greater
regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, holding a roundtable with
industry figures and the Federal Trade Commission.
- Met with constituents: In October 2025, during a high school football game, Carter met with the athletic director, head coach, and local law enforcement in Monroe County.
Early life and background
- Born: Earl LeRoy "Buddy" Carter
was born in Port Wentworth, Georgia, on September 6, 1957.
- Education: He earned an associate degree
from Young Harris College in 1977 and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
from the University of Georgia in 1980.
- Local government service: Prior to his
time in the U.S. House, he served on the Pooler, Georgia, city council
from 1994 to 1995 and was the city's mayor from 1996 to 2004.
- State legislature: From 2005 to 2014, he served in the Georgia General Assembly, first in the House of Representatives and then in the state Senate.
Family
- Carter is married to his college sweetheart, Amy, and they have three sons and eight grandchildren.
Earl "Buddy" Carter (born 1957) is a Republican politician and pharmacist from Georgia. As of 2025, he is a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district and has announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.
Personal and professional life
- Early life and education: Carter was
born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia. He earned an associate's
degree from Young Harris College in 1977 and a Bachelor of Science in
Pharmacy from the University of Georgia in 1980.
- Career as a pharmacist: Before his
political career, Carter worked as a pharmacist and owned a successful
pharmacy business. His experience in healthcare and business has shaped
his policy approach, particularly his focus on healthcare costs and regulatory
issues.
- Family: Carter is married to his college sweetheart, Amy. They have three sons, three daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren. He is a United Methodist.
Political career
Carter served in local government and the Georgia General Assembly before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Georgia's 1st congressional district in 2014. He was re-elected in November 2024 and serves on the House Energy and Commerce and Budget Committees.
2025 activities and 2026
Senate campaign
In 2025, Carter proposed legislation related to healthcare and pharmacy benefit managers. He announced in May 2025 that he would not seek re-election to the House and would campaign for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Jon Ossoff. Carter's campaign focuses on issues like border security and has aligned him with Donald Trump's "America First" policies.
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