Introduction

1963: Overcoming
Voting Fraud

»1963-1966:
State Senator

1966: Run for
Governor

1966-1970: Elected
Governor of Georgia

1970-1976: Building
the "New South"

1974: Run for the
Presidency

Jimmy Carter began his political career in the State Senate. As farmer, family man, Christian and community leader, he represented integrity and high ideals to Georgia’s 14th district. For two terms, 1963-66, the senator from Plains served with distinction. His hard work on behalf of education, mental health, consumer reforms and racial equality improved the daily lives of his fellow Georgians.
 

	State Senator Jimmy Carter walking on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol (enlarge)
	Card certifying that Jimmy Carter is a Senator from the 14th district for the 1965-66 term (enlarge)

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