After 25 years, and achieving the rank of Executive Lieutenant, Carter retired from Wayne County Sheriff's Office in 2008.

On November 6, 2018, Carter won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 6.

[2] Carter currently serves as a member of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.

[3] Following the 2020 redistricting cycle, Carter successfully ran for reelection in the state House's 1st district in 2022.

[5] Carter's wife Lisa serves as the District 6 Police Commissioner.