Rufus Seaman Carter (March 31, 1866 – August 29, 1932) was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
He was born in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, the son of William Dobson Carter and Elizabeth Ann Reed.
He was a highly successful marksman and was a member of the Canadian National Rifle Team when it visited England in 1897 to compete in the King's Prize.
He had a sonorous voice, was genial and popular and was a member of the Amherst (Maccan) Curling Club and the Order of Oddfellows.
Amongst those attending his funeral were Senator H. J. Logan, R. K. Smith MP, and Angus L. MacDonald, then Leader of the Provincial Liberal Party.