Bio & Background
Chris Carr
R · RepublicanAttorney General
Term: Jan 12, 2023 – Jan 11, 2027
Chris Carr has served as Georgia's Attorney General since December 2016, initially appointed by Governor Nathan Deal and subsequently elected in 2018 and 2022. He previously served in various roles in state government and has focused on human trafficking prosecution, consumer protection, and election security.
Public Positions
Elections
“My office has reviewed each claim of election irregularity submitted by Georgia citizens and found no evidence of widespread fraud. Georgia's election system produced accurate results.”
Source: press release · Jan 15, 2023
Criminal Justice
“Human trafficking is one of the most heinous crimes prosecuted by this office. Georgia will remain a leader in holding traffickers accountable and providing resources to survivors.”
Source: press release · Jan 11, 2023
Voting Record
Elections
Position on recordSB 1: Election Integrity and Voter Access Modernization Act
Modifies existing provisions of Georgia's Election Integrity Act of 2021, including adjustments to absentee ballot request deadlines, expanded early voting hours on Sundays, and new requirements for county election boards to certify results. The bill also establishes a voter roll maintenance schedule and sets standards for drop box availability.
Mar 27, 2023
Education
No stated positionSB 129: Education Savings Account Expansion Act
Expands Georgia's existing school voucher program, known as education savings accounts, to students in low-performing public schools statewide. The bill increases the maximum scholarship amount and expands eligible uses to include tutoring, educational therapy, and curriculum materials, with annual program capacity of up to 35,000 students.
Apr 18, 2023
Healthcare
No stated positionSB 233: Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension Act
Extends Medicaid coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 12 months following birth. Georgia is one of the last states to adopt this optional Medicaid extension made available under the American Rescue Plan Act. The extension applies to mothers who were enrolled in Medicaid during pregnancy.
Apr 6, 2023