Carter Patterson earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Kansaas University. He is a married father of two who attends his local church.

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Carter is the Chief Executive Officer of a direct to consumer vehicle service contract fulfillment services company, which he founded over 36 years ago.

Wants to "stop excessive property tax hikes and assessments."

Promises to "champion tax relief by eliminating the state income tax so that we can compete with neighboring states, and he will work to end unnecessary mandates like emissions testing in Forsyth to save families money."

- Wants to "stop excessive property tax hikes and assessments."
- Promises to "champion tax relief by eliminating the state income tax so that we can compete with neighboring states, and he will work to end unnecessary mandates like emissions testing in Forsyth to save families money."

Economy

Advocates for local control of Lake Lanier’s shoreline, emphasizing the importance of public safety and economic growth.

Aims to end Georgia’s "outdated emissions testing requirement."

- Advocates for local control of Lake Lanier’s shoreline, emphasizing the importance of public safety and economic growth.
- Aims to end Georgia’s "outdated emissions testing requirement."

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

As of March 11, 2026, Carter Patterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Aims to ensure police are fully funded and toughen penalties on criminal gangs, drug traffickers, and others who "threaten our safety."

- Aims to ensure police are fully funded and toughen penalties on criminal gangs, drug traffickers, and others who "threaten our safety."

Public Safety

Advocates for the expansion of school choice for students stuck in "failing districts, and higher standards for our public school system."

Opposes "indoctrination" like Critical Race Theory, a stance that claims racism is more than the result of individual bias and prejudice.

- Advocates for the expansion of school choice for students stuck in "failing districts, and higher standards for our public school system."
- Opposes "indoctrination" like Critical Race Theory, a stance that claims racism is more than the result of individual bias and prejudice.
- Wants to "protect" girls sports.

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Carter Patterson

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