NEW ORLEANS — Congressman Troy Carter was re-elected to serve as U.S. representative for residents in District 2, the Associated Press reported. 

Carter was the only Democrat on the ballot. He defeated Republican Peter Williams, Libertarian Lisa Ballay and no-party candidates Rocky Beach and Honey Collins.

Carter's district includes Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, New Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist parishes.

The congressman took office in 2021 and will be beginning his fourth term. Carter is also the 1st Vice Chair in the Congressional Black Caucus.