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Phillip Carter

Democratic Party

Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 76

North Fort Myers, FL

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What is Phillip Carter running for?

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Florida State House District 76

Phillip Ray Carter is a Democratic candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 76 in the 2026 election. He previously ran for the Florida State Senate to represent District 27 in the 2024 election cycle, advancing from the primary but ultimately losing in the general election. Based in North Fort Myers, Carter is campaigning to represent portions of Lee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in the state legislature.

Where does Phillip Carter stand on the issues?

Phillip Carter has a recorded position on five issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Phillip Carter is focused on practical solutions to ease the strain of rising costs-housing, rent, insurance, food, and utilities-for Southwest Florida families.

    “Families are feeling the strain of rising costs-housing, rent, insurance, food, and utilities. Phillip is focused on practical solutions that ease that burden.”

    carter4florida.comAs of August 2026

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Phillip Carter supports managing growth responsibly to protect water quality, natural resources, and the long-term sustainability of Southwest Florida.

    “Growth must be managed responsibly to protect water quality, natural resources, and the long-term sustainability of our region.”

    carter4florida.comAs of August 2026

  • Government Transparency & Accountability

    Supports

    Phillip Carter campaigns on bringing integrity, transparency, and accountability back to public office, listing corruption in politics among his top three issues.

    “This campaign isn't about politics as usual. It's about restoring trust… bringing integrity, transparency, and accountability back to public office. Carter says his top three issues are corruption in politics, affordability and education.”

    carter4florida.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Phillip Carter lists education among his top three issues in the race for Florida House District 76.

    “Carter says his top three issues are corruption in politics, affordability and education.”

    news-press.comAs of August 2026

  • Public Safety

    Supports

    Phillip Carter supports a common-sense approach to public safety that keeps communities safe while respecting constitutional rights.

    “Public safety should be approached with common sense-keeping communities safe while respecting constitutional rights.”

    carter4florida.comAs of August 2026

Education

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Support for Phillip Carter · 9/15/2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

State House District 76

Primary election

Florida State House District 76, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026

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