Alfred C. Carr, Jr.

Alfred Clinton Carr Jr. (born November 2, 1965) is an American politician and public servant from Maryland. Carr is a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 18 in Montgomery County.

Background

Carr was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 1965. Carr’s 5th great grandmother was Martha Jefferson Carr, sister of Thomas Jefferson. He is a descendent of Judath Barnett, a free woman of color, and Jefferson's nephew, Samuel Carr.

Carr earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Rochester in electrical engineering with honors in 1988. He also holds a Certificate in Local Government Studies from the University of Maryland. Focusing on sustainable solutions, he has secured passage of legislation on education, environmental protection, clean energy, economic development, consumer protection, transportation, open government, public safety, affordable housing, and historic preservation.

Carr has consistently received endorsements and high ratings from environmental advocacy groups, consumer protection organizations, and the Montgomery County teachers, police and fire fighters. He was defeated by Takoma Park mayor Kate Stewart in the Democratic primary.