Joel Carter
Joel R. Carter, Jr. (born August 8, 1978) is an American politician and real estate broker who has served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 49th district since 2018.[1][2]
Joel Carter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sean Tindell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1978 Jackson, Mississippi, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Occupation | Real estate broker |
Early life and education
Carter was born in Jackson, Mississippi and attended Gulfport High School. After graduating, he enrolled at the University of Southern Mississippi at its main campus in Hattiesburg.[1]
Career
Carter chairs the Mississippi Senate Energy Committee and is a member of the Corrections, Drug Policy, Finance, Highways, and Transportation, Investigate State Offices, Labor, and Tourism Senate Committees.[1] He is a Republican.[2]
Carter is a member of the Gulf Coast Chamber, Mississippi Gulf Coast Association of Realtors, Ducks Unlimited, the National Rifle Association, Coastal Conservation Association, Gulf Coast Carnival Association, and the Revelers Carnival Association.[1]
Family
He has two sons, Joel Carter III and, Garrett Carter. As well as his daughters, Georgia Carter and, Sophia Carter.
References
- "Joel R. Carter, Jr". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- "Joel Carter". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 19, 2020.