Troy Carter Officially Launches Campaign to Lead Congressional Black Caucus
Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) has officially announced his bid to become the next chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), a role he is widely expected to win. Carter, currently the caucus vice chair, sent a letter to colleagues outlining his leadership philosophy, emphasizing ideological diversity and strong support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. His candidacy comes amid significant challenges to Black representation due to Republican-led redistricting in the South following a recent Supreme Court decision limiting the Voting Rights Act. Carter has pledged to protect the rights of historically marginalized groups and resist attempts to silence the caucus, while also addressing internal debates over seniority rights and the creation of new majority-minority districts in blue states.