Jason Carter
Jason Carter
Georgia Democratic Governor nominee?
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MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age50 years old (Aug 7, 1975)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundAttorney
EducationDuke University (BA)
Notable personal detailsJason James Carter is an American attorney and Democratic politician in Georgia. He served in the Georgia State Senate representing the 42nd district from 2010 to 2015 and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia in 2014. He is a grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and has worked as an attorney at Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore, LLP. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.
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Positions
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.
News
Jason Carter is being discussed in the context of Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race, which is now moving into the primary phase. Recent coverage says Democratic candidates, including Carter, are trailing Republicans in fundraising and cash on hand, while the GOP field is drawing more attention and money. The race is expected to be competitive, with early voting underway and a runoff possible if no candidate wins outright. Democrats are also emphasizing policy ideas like slowing new AI data center growth and protecting ratepayers from higher power costs.
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