👤 About Earl Leroy Carter
Earl Leroy Carter is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BUDDY CARTER FOR SENATE, is registered in SAVANNAH, GA, with KILGORE, PAUL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $7.3M raised, $10.3M spent, and $60K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.9M from individuals and $1.1M from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $3.5M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic T. Jonathan Ossoff.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$7.3M
Cash on hand$60K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
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Republican · $7.3M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Earl Leroy Carter
Republican · Challenger
Running for: Georgia U.S. Senate
$7.3M
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Biography
Earl Leroy Carter is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BUDDY CARTER FOR SENATE, is registered in SAVANNAH, GA, with KILGORE, PAUL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $7.3M raised, $10.3M spent, and $60K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.9M from individuals and $1.1M from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $3.5M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic T. Jonathan Ossoff.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDS6GA00374
OfficeGeorgia U.S. Senate
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Georgia
Primary: May 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026