John Carter — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026

Representative John Carter advocates for securing the nation's borders using various tactics like fences and surveillance. He supports reforming the immigration system to prioritize legal entry and deter illegal immigration, stating that those who break laws should not receive citizenship before legal immigrants. Carter also proposes an effective temporary worker program to address workforce shortages, focusing on accountability and requiring workers to return home.

John Carter voted for H.R.3762 to disqualify Planned Parenthood from federal healthcare programs for one year. He also voted against the Right to Contraception Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. Carter supports measures like the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, stating that abortion is not healthcare but the ending of innocent human life, and that the government lacks constitutional authority to fund it.

John Carter opposes President Biden's climate change executive orders, citing concerns that they exceed constitutional authority, reduce U.S. energy independence, and violate free-market principles. He has also voted against funding for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, aligning with a stance against government intervention in these areas.

John Carter has consistently opposed abortion access, voting against bills such as the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act (H.R.8297), the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R.3755), and the Right to Contraception Act. He supported legislation like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.26) and voted to disqualify Planned Parenthood from federal healthcare programs (H.R.3762). He also supports the Hyde Amendment to prevent federal funding for most abortions, citing that abortion should not be treated as 'garden-variety health care'.

“Telling the New York Times in July 2015, John Carter stated, "I have never believed that Jesus would be in favor of abortion, unless it was the result of rape or incest, or the mother's life was in danger."”

John Carter voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and supported the 2025 version. He advocates for a noninterventionist foreign policy, citing the Founders’ original intent of avoiding entangling alliances and emphasizing Congress’ constitutional power to declare war. He also supports domestic production of critical minerals to enhance national security and reduce reliance on foreign nations.

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Representative John Carter voted against the Senate's gun control bill and against H.R. 7910, citing concerns that such measures infringe upon Second Amendment rights. He argues that strict gun control impacts law-abiding citizens without curbing violence. Instead, he advocates for solutions that expand mental health services and support school safety. He also urged gun owners to voluntarily secure their firearms from misuse.

“"In cities across the country with some of the strictest gun control laws on the books, we continue to see gun violence. Just yesterday, the Supreme Court rightfully struck down New York's gun control law limiting carry rights. Strict gun control measures like that one did nothing to curb gun violence, instead, they only impacted law-abiding responsible gun owners. [...] "The Constitution is clear that the Second Amendment shall not be infringed, and unfortunately, the Senate's gun control legislation has several concerning provisions that will encroach upon law-abiding Americans' constitutional rights. While I support the mental health and school safety provisions in this legislation, I cannot support these gun restrictions that unduly take away the rights of responsible gun owners, because of the actions of criminals. Instead of supporting gun control which will have little impact on the actions of criminals hellbent on breaking the law, I will continue to stand up for the Constitution and work to find solutions to expand mental health services and support school safety." - Representative John Carter (TX-31) after voting against the Senate's gun control bill.”