HOUSE
Texas TX-31 House2024
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
John Carter (R)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Mar 6, 2023D +50
R +50
R +14
Race summary
Despite two decades of incumbency and a plum spot as chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, the 82-year-old Carter drew a hearty five primary opponents this cycle — perhaps a sign of why many Republicans are champing at the bit for a retirement.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Dec 11, 2023
Primary Election: Mar 5, 2024
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INCUMBENT
Full Bio:
CARTER, John R., a Representative from Texas; born in Houston, Harris County, Tex.,
November 6, 1941; graduated from Bellaire High School, Houston, Tex., 1960;
B.A., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tex., 1964; J.D., University of Texas Law
School, Austin, Tex., 1969; lawyer, private practice; judge, District Court of
Williamson County, Tex., 1981-2001; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred
Eighth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3,
2003-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Texas - 31
Austin exurbs: Georgetown, Killeen
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP)
Past Presidential Results from this District
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
2016 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jan 19, 2024
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