Carter Barrett
Carter Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sheri Gilligan |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Cumming, Georgia |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia (BBA, finance) |
| Occupation | Politician, banker |
Carter Barrett (J. Carter Barrett[1]) is an American Republican politician from Georgia, currently representing the 24th district in the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]
Education
Barrett graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in finance.[3][4]
Career and politics
Barrett moved to Cumming, Georgia in 1990 working as a banker for Wachovia.[4] He co-founded Forsyth-based Community Business Bank in 2008, before selling it to Community and Southern Bank in 2015.[4] He later worked for Affinity Bank.[3] Barrett is on the board of directors for the Forsyth County Chamber.[5]
In 2022, Barrett defeated incumbent Sheri Gilligan in the primary;[6] Gilligan previously opposed aspects of then-Speaker David Ralston's mental health bill, and Ralston's campaign committee supported Barrett, helping him to raise over $280,000.[6] He went on to defeat Democratic challenger Sydney Walker in November 2022.
In an interview in 2022, Barrett said the 24th House district is "the only political office I ever intend to run for."[4]
Barrett is opposed to abortion.[1]
Personal life
Barrett lives in Cumming, Georgia with his wife Jamie; they have two daughters.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Georgia Candidate Pro-Life Certification Application" (PDF). Georgia Life Alliance. 2022.
- ^ Yule, Ashlyn (November 9, 2022). "Carter Barrett takes state House District 24 seat victory". Forsyth County News.
- ^ a b "Team". Affinity Bank.
- ^ a b c d e Pearch, Amanda (April 25, 2022). "Carter Barrett, Candidate for GA State House- District 24, featured on Forsyth Business Radio, "Local Candidate Edition"". Business Radio X.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Forsyth County Chamber. 2022.
- ^ a b Amy, Jeff (June 22, 2022). "Georgia House GOP member targeted by Ralston loses in runoff". Associated Press.
