Who Is Running in Louisiana Congressional District 2nd in 2026?

Troy Carter voted against H.R.4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, and H.R.4626, the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act, in February 2026. He supports increasing the minimum wage, stating it rewards hard-working Americans, promotes economic fairness, reduces poverty, and decreases the need for public assistance programs.

Troy Carter voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits in January 2026, stating these credits are vital for ensuring coverage for working families and seniors, and emphasizing that affordable healthcare is essential for survival. He also voted against a Republican budget in November 2025, criticizing its failure to extend ACA premium tax credits, which he argued could lead to skyrocketing premiums and force difficult choices for families. Additionally, he co-introduced the State of Men's Health Act (H.R. 7602) to study men's health disparities and promote access to quality care.

Troy Carter consistently supports abortion and reproductive rights. He voted in favor of the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R.3755), the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act (H.R.8297), and the Right to Contraception Act. Carter opposes legislation that interferes with abortion care, as evidenced by his vote against the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.26). He states that it is not his role as an elected official to regulate abortion.

Representative Troy Carter voted to pass a package of six bipartisan funding bills that support education and job training and placement programs. He also co-chairs the Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus, aiming to highlight federal policies that support young people aged 16-24 who are disconnected from school and work, and to discuss programs that foster successful careers and positive educational outcomes for constituents.