Press Releases

“I have been adamant that Louisianians deserve fair representation that reflects our state – which is comprised of 1/3 Black residents. That means, according to the math, there should be two seats where Black voters get a say in who represents them in Congress.

“While multiple maps have been discussed, no one knows what a new congressional map will look like. I’m focused on ending the suspension of an ongoing election and the active voter disenfranchisement taking place in our state.”

“Geaux VOTE!  Despite the suspension of the U.S. House elections, I am still encouraging voters to go to the polls and make their voices heard.

“We are hopeful that the courts will overturn this decision, and if they do, every vote cast will matter and must be counted.

“At the end of the day, participation is the foundation of our democracy. We should never discourage people from voting.”

“Calvin Duncan was duly elected by New Orleans residents. He should assume office and fulfill the role he was elected to serve in.

“This is a sham and clear attempt to undermine the will of the people.”

NEW ORLEANS, LA —Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“Justice seems to have prevailed.

“Thank you to U.S. District Judge John deGravelles for upholding the Constitution and protecting the will of the voters. Clerk-elect Calvin Duncan can now move forward, and SB 256 has been rightly blocked.

“The people spoke. The law matters. Democracy must stand.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement as the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais:

“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a devastating blow to the promise of equal representation in our democracy. This ruling is about far more than lines on a map — it’s about whether Black Louisianians will have a meaningful opportunity to make their voices heard.

BATON ROUGE, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“Let us be clear about what we are discussing. Homelessness is not a crime. It is a condition. It is the visible evidence of systems that have failed too many of our people. Failed access to affordable housing. Failed mental health care. Failed substance abuse treatment. Failed economic opportunity. And, at times, a failure of compassion.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS), Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Shomari Figures (D-AL) introduced the bipartisan Offshore Parity Act, legislation to establish equal offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama—bringing them in line with Texas and Florida.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and U.S. Representatives  Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Michael Guest (R-MS), Gary Palmer (R-AL), Mike Rogers (R-AL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Randy Weber (R-TX) launched the Gulf South Business Caucus, a new, bipartisan Congressional caucus dedicated to advancing the economic competitiveness, energy leadership, and industrial growth of the Gulf South region.