Buddy Carter
Coverage of Buddy Carter in the Nexus archive.
- House Republican acknowledges Iran deal concessions: ‘A work in progress’
Rep. Buddy Carter acknowledged concessions in the Iran deal, noting it is a work in progress. Critics have raised concerns about the memorandum of understanding signed last week.
- House members keep losing their bids for higher office. Some think they know why.
Many House members are losing bids for higher offices like governor and Senate seats, with some attributing the trend to Congress's unpopularity and dysfunction. Both Republican and Democratic representatives have faced defeats, while state-level officials and political outsiders have seen more success.
- House Republicans struggle to win promotions
House Republicans are experiencing challenges in advancing to higher office, with several losing gubernatorial and Senate primaries. Notable losses include Dusty Johnson and Randy Feenstra, while others face competitive races. Some Republicans, like Ashley Hinson and Andy Barr, secured Senate primary wins.
- Buddy Carter’s $8.1 million Senate bid ends in defeat
Buddy Carter's $8.1 million Senate campaign ended in defeat after he finished third in a three-way Republican primary race against Mike Collins and Derek Dooley. Carter lost to Dooley by over 46,000 votes and to Collins by over 140,000 votes, with Collins' aggressive MAGA messaging and Carter's moderate approach cited as key factors in the outcome.
- Live results: Georgia House primary elections
Georgia House primary elections are being held with four open seats available, as Republican Reps. Mike Collins, Buddy Carter, and Barry Loudermilk are not seeking reelection. Collins and Carter are running for Senate, while Loudermilk is retiring from Congress.
- Live results: Georgia Senate primaries
The Georgia Senate primaries are taking place, with Republican Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins competing for the party's nomination to challenge first-term Sen. Jon Ossoff. The race is one of the most closely watched Senate races this cycle.
- ‘The beneficiary of all this is Jon Ossoff’: Georgia GOP steels for messy runoff
Georgia Republicans are bracing for a messy Senate primary runoff, which could continue past Tuesday night, with no candidate fully separating from the field. Rep. Mike Collins is likely to make the cut, but it's unclear whether he'll face fellow Rep. Buddy Carter or former football coach Derek Dooley. This prolonged primary may harm the party's chances in the general election against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- GOP Rep. Buddy Carter says Republicans need "best player on the field" in Georgia Senate primary
The GOP Georgia Senate primary is nearing its end with most voters still undecided, making a runoff race in June likely. Rep. Buddy Carter discusses the state of the race on 'The Takeout'. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution poll reveals the uncertainty among voters.
- Five things to know about the upcoming Senate election in Georgia
The Georgia Senate election features five Republican candidates competing to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, with Mike Collins leading but likely facing a runoff. Undecided voters remain a significant factor, and Democrats hope a GOP primary battle will weaken the eventual nominee.
- Carter, Collins throw elbows in Georgia Senate GOP debate
Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins exchanged heated remarks during a Georgia Senate GOP primary debate, while former college football coach Derek Dooley avoided direct confrontation. The debate featured five candidates vying for the Republican nomination to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- First attack ad churns Georgia's uncertain Republican Senate primary
The first attack ad in Georgia's Republican Senate primary highlights the competitive race among Derek Dooley, Buddy Carter, and Mike Collins for the party nomination. The ad signals intensifying campaign strategies as the primary approaches.
- Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a significant fundraising advantage over Republican challengers, with $31 million cash on hand compared to GOP candidates' combined totals. The Republican primary remains fractured, with Rep. Mike Collins leading fundraising but a potential runoff likely due to undecided voters.
- Georgia's GOP Senate primary is a mess. Republicans are blaming each other.
Georgia's GOP Senate primary faces chaos with no clear front-runner, leading to internal blame and a potential June runoff. Republicans struggle to unite against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has a strong war chest for the general election.