James Carter

James Carter was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 2nd Congressional District (map) of Louisiana. He was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. William Jefferson (R-La.), but did not garner enough votes to proceed past Louisiana's October 5, 2008 primary election.

2008 elections
Richmond was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. William Jefferson (R-La.), but did not garner enough votes to proceed past Louisiana's October 5, 2008 primary election.

Committees
Carter will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Campaign Contact Information
City Hall, Room 2W70 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112 phone: 504-658-1030 jcarter@cityofno.com

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Louisiana and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District
 * James Carter Council page