Steve Carter (Indiana)
Steve Carter is a Republican politician and the former Attorney General of the state of Indiana, having been elected in 2000 and re-elected 2004.[1] He ran for re-election to the office in 2016 but was defeated at the state party convention.[2]
Carter previously served as the Chief of Staff to former Indiana Lieutenant Governor John Mutz. Carter was believed to be a contender against Evan Bayh in 2010 US Senate race.
Biography
Carter grew up in northwest Indiana on his family's farm with his mother, a schoolteacher, and his father, a real estate broker. He attended Lowell High School, then went on to graduate form Harvard University with a degree in economics. After returning to Indiana, Carter earned his M.B.A. and J.D. from Indiana University and worked as a private practice attorney. His career in public service began as the lieutenant governor's agricultural assistant. He later served as chief counsel to the Indiana Senate and the city of Indianapolis, and was elected attorney general in 2000.
During his tenure as attorney general, Carter was elected to two terms as president of the National Association of Attorneys General. He retired from public office in 2008 in order to spend time with his family. [3]
Education
- J.D., Indiana University School of Law
- M.B.A., Indiana University School of Business
- Bachelor's degree, Harvard University
Elections
2016
- Main article: Indiana Attorney General election, 2016
Carter filed to run for Attorney General of Indiana in the 2016 elections. He was defeated by opponent Curtis Hill at the state GOP convention on June 11.[4]
Campaign themes
2016
Carter's campaign website pointed to his accomplishments while serving as attorney general, which he stated included the creation of multiple programs to protect consumers and the successful prosecution of fraud and public corruption.[5]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Fort Wayne Observed, "Attorney General Steve Carter nixes another term," January 31, 2014
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Indiana GOP nominates Curtis Hill for attorney general at convention," June 11, 2016
- ↑ Steve Carter for Indiana Attorney General, "Meet Steve," accessed April 7, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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