John R Carter

Republican

Won 12 consecutive elections (2002–2024)

US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B
+10.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 60% of candidates10 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

13
Races
12-1
W-L (92%)
-30.0
Avg Margin
1980–2024
Career Span
Best: +30.6 (1980 State House)Worst: -100.0 (2022 House)

Career Margin Trend13 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601980200420082012201620202024

Career Timeline

229,087
Candidate Votes
64.4%
Vote %
355,557
Total Votes
-28.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.1
Race Score
+15.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Stuart WhitlowDEM