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Carter Barrett
Carter Barrett (J. Carter Barrett;[1] born June 27[2]) is an American Republican politician from Georgia, currently representing the 24th district in the Georgia House of Representatives.[3] EducationBarrett attended high school in Rome, Italy,[4] and he graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in finance.[5][6] Career and politicsOriginally from Augusta, Barrett moved to Cumming in 1990 working as a banker for Wachovia.[6] He co-founded Forsyth, Georgia-based Community Business Bank in 2008, before selling it to Community and Southern Bank in 2015.[6] He later worked for Affinity Bank.[5] Barrett is on the board of directors of Forsyth County Chamber.[7] Barrett is opposed to abortion.[1] In 2022, Barrett defeated incumbent Sheri Gilligan in the primary following a runoff;[8] 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.[8] 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."[6] The Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly honored Barrett as 2023 Outstanding Legislator of the Year.[9] ElectionsPrimary and general elections, 2022
Personal lifeBarrett lives in Cumming, Georgia with his wife Jamie; they were married in 1995 and have two daughters.[6][4] References
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