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Jason Carter

Jason Carter

Overview

Current roleFormer State Senator

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

Age50 years old (Aug 7, 1975)

GenderMale

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LocationGeorgia

BackgroundAttorney

EducationDuke University (B.A., double major in philosophy and political science)

Notable personal detailsJason James Carter is an American attorney and Democratic politician in Georgia. He represented Georgia State Senate District 42 from 2010 to 2015 and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia in 2014. He has practiced law in Atlanta, including as a partner at Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports increasing state funding for K–12 education and expanding Medicaid while proposing to raise revenue primarily by improving tax enforcement, cutting government waste, and promoting economic growth rather than broad immediate tax cuts. Emphasizes protecting the middle class and restoring education funding that he says was cut under the incumbent.

Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to increase coverage in Georgia and has proposed exploring options (including an Arkansas-style private option) to bring federal Medicaid funds to the state. Frames Medicaid expansion as a fiscal priority to help rural hospitals and expand access for low-income Georgians.

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Immigration & Border

Has opposed Georgia’s enforcement-heavy HB 87 and called for comprehensive immigration reform, arguing the federal immigration system is broken and Georgia should accept responsibility for humane solutions. Positions emphasize reform and humanitarian framing rather than expanded enforcement.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Jason Carter has a voting record of opposing state-level restrictions on abortion and is described in local coverage as supporting abortion rights. His legislative votes include opposing bans and limits such as prohibiting abortion coverage in certain plans and time-based gestational restrictions. The available evidence consists of his recorded votes and contemporary reporting of his positions while serving in the Georgia State Senate and running statewide campaigns.

Climate & Energy

Supports renewable energy development and distributed solar projects in Georgia and has advocated for clean energy investment and deployment during and after his time in the Georgia State Senate. Endorses policies and projects that expand solar generation and has worked with stakeholders to bring solar to his hometown and state.

Public Safety & Guns

Jason Carter voted in 2014 for Georgia’s H.B. 60 (the Safe Carry Protection Act) which expanded places where licensed gun owners may carry; he described allowing local communities to decide school-arming policies. He held a pro-gun rating from the NRA during that period. These actions indicate support for expanded carry rights while not signaling advocacy for broad new restrictions.

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