Proudly serving District 7 with a commitment to community, public service, and opportunity.
From this community.
For this community.
Senator Carter represents District 7 in the Louisiana State Senate,
covering parts of Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines parishes.
A voice for Louisiana
Gary began his legal career in private practice, focusing on complex civil litigation, before serving as in-house senior counsel for a Louisiana-based energy company. He is now the Managing Partner of The Carter Firm, where he leads a litigation practice focused on trial advocacy, complex disputes, and strategic counsel in high-stakes matters.
Gary was first elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 102, encompassing Algiers. During his service, he served on key committees, including Appropriations and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, and later served as Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, where he helped shape Louisiana’s $40+ billion budget and fiscal priorities. He also created and chaired the Committee on Minority, Female, and Veteran-Owned Enterprises to help address economic challenges facing small and diverse businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now serving in the Louisiana State Senate, Gary is focused on protecting families, strengthening communities, expanding opportunity, and ensuring that Louisiana’s laws work for the people they are meant to serve.
Gary Carter Jr. is the Louisiana State Senator for District 7, representing communities across the Westbank of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes and Plaquemines Parish. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and as a member of the Judiciary A Committee, the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee.
A lifelong resident of Algiers, Gary was born to young parents and supported by a strong family network, including his grandparents, who helped instill in him the values of faith, discipline, service, and education. He attended St. Andrew the Apostle School and graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Xavier University of Louisiana. He later earned his law degree from Tulane Law School, where he served on the Moot Court Board and received a certification in environmental law.
