Earl Carter — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Georgia, 2026

Earl Carter advocates for strict border enforcement, proposing the use of fences, drones, sensors, and surveillance cameras to secure the nation's borders. He has called for federal immigration sweeps to remove undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes. Carter also supports reforming the legal immigration system to reward those who follow established processes and backs a temporary worker program focused on accountability and ensuring workers return home when their jobs are completed.

“I believe successful immigration policy begins at our nation’s borders. We need to employ tactics to secure our border with the use of fences, drones, sensors and surveillance cameras, but it is also important to reform our immigration system to reward those who enter legally, while deterring illegal immigration. Those who choose to break our laws should not be granted citizenship in front of those who have worked hard to do it the right way. - Earl Carter, carter.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=10360”

Rep. Earl Carter supported and celebrated the passage of his PBM reforms as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, aimed at increasing transparency, preserving patient access, and lowering healthcare costs by reforming pharmacy benefit managers. He also voted 'Yea' on H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, in 2025. Carter seeks to build a healthcare system that prioritizes patients and makes prescription drugs and care more affordable.

““As a pharmacist from coastal Georgia, I came to Congress with the goal of building a health care system that put patients before profits. Today, I can proudly say that we have enacted the first major PBM reform in decades, a meaningful step toward achieving that goal. PBMs have been stealing hope and health from the American people for decades, inflating prescription drug costs, forcing pharmacy closures, and blocking access to medications. To that I say: Not on my watch. The PBM mafia has officially been put on notice. I’m excited to continue working with President Trump help build a quality, accessible, and affordable health care system for patients.” — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, February 3, 2026, https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16308”

Earl Carter acknowledges climate change, stating that it is cyclical, natural, and also impacted by human activity, necessitating a decrease in carbon emissions. He advocates for adaptation, mitigation, and innovation. Carter is a member of the House Select Committee on Climate Change and the Conservative Climate Caucus, and he was recognized as the Conservative Energy Advocate of the Year by Georgia Clean Energy.

“I do believe in climate change. I’ve made that clear. I believe that the climate is changing, I do believe that man has an impact on that. I believe that it’s cyclical, that it happens cyclically, it happens naturally. I do believe that man has an impact on it. We do need to decrease our carbon emissions. [...] I’m all in favor of adaptation, mitigation, and innovation. I’ve made it clear throughout the process. (Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, The Current GA, May 9, 2022)”

Earl Carter opposes abortion, advocating for efforts to prevent it and to establish federal recognition and constitutional protections for unborn human life. He also opposes the use of taxpayer funds for abortion services and organizations like Planned Parenthood. Carter praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a victory for states' rights and co-sponsored federal legislation to ban abortions after 15 weeks, citing his belief in the sanctity of life.

“I will support efforts to prevent abortion. As our Congressman I will continue to oppose the use of taxpayer funds to pay for abortion. I will continue to oppose taxpayer funds being given to organizations like Planned Parenthood. I will support efforts for federal recognition of unborn human life and to support Constitutional protections of unborn life. — Earl Carter (Ballotpedia)”

Earl Carter supports strengthening national security and global connectivity, as demonstrated by his celebration of the House passage of the Undersea Cable Protection Act. He also advocates for increased defense spending and has supported national security initiatives, including the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and Middle East defense strategies. His foreign policy is characterized by an emphasis on human rights and moral principles.

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“Georgians will have a very simple choice in 2026: do you want a MAGA warrior for you or do you want a trans warrior for they/them? I’m with you. You can guess where Jon Ossoff is.” — Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter on X, May 8, 2025.”

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