Chris Carter (St. Louis alderman)
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Chris Carter (Democratic Party) was a member of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen in Missouri, representing Ward 27. He assumed office in 2012. He left office in 2017.
Carter was a Democratic member of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen in Missouri, representing District 27. He was elected to the council in 2012, following the death of his uncle Greg Carter, who had held the District 27 seat since 1993. Chris Carter did not seek re-election in 2017.[1][2]
Before becoming a member of the Board of Aldermen, Carter served in the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 61 from 2009 to 2012.[3][4] He previously served as State House Minority Caucus Vice Chair.
Carter has served as Director of Community Affairs 61st District, Director of the Intake West End Clinic - Saint Louis, District Assistant to Senator Jeff Smith, and Field Organizer for U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill. He earned his B.A. in Computer Science from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Carter is a member of 100 Black Men Saint Louis and Young Democrats.[5]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carter served on these committees:
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Professional Registration and Licensing
- Small Business
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carter served on these committees:
- Health Care Transformation
- International Trade and Immigration
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections
- Budget
Elections
2014
Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Joshua Peters defeated Chris Carter in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Joshua Peters Incumbent |
54.8% | 2,210 |
| Chris Carter | 45.2% | 1,823 |
| Total Votes | 4,033 | |
2012
Carter won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 76. Carter ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Carter won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Chris Carter ran unopposed for District 61 of the Missouri House of Representatives.[11]
Chris Carter raised $38,563 for his campaign.[12]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 61 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chris Carter (D) | 14,233 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Chris Carter's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 58th Democratic Legislative District CMTE | $3,250 |
| TB Disclosed | $1,800 |
| Andrew Turnage | $1,200 |
| Chris Carter | $1,000 |
| Reggie Rainey | $1,000 |
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Missouri House of Representatives*Profile from the City of St. Louis
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Chris Carter
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ STL Beacon, "Chris Carter wins special election in 27th Ward," October 16, 2012
- ↑ Fox 2 Now, "St. Louis City Alderman Greg Carter Killed In Crash; Drunk Driver in Custody," August 1, 2012
- ↑ The St. Louis American, "Q & A with the new Alderman Carter," September 6, 2012. accessed January 17, 2013
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Nixon Sets Elections for Vacant Mo. House Seats," January 17, 2013. accessed January 17, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Carter
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Official Election Returns - State of Missouri General Election - 2008 General Election," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Carter's 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Greg Carter (D) |
St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 27 2012-2017 |
Succeeded by Pamela Boyd (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 61 2009-2012 |
Succeeded by Dave Schatz (R) |
