He became an activist within the Democratic party. From 1963-1967, Carter served in the Georgia state senate, and in 1970 was elected the governor of Georgia, defeating former Governor Ca Sanders in the Democratic Primary
He became an activist within the Democratic Party. From 1963 to 1967, Carter served in the Georgia State Senate, and in 1970 was elected as the governor of Georgia, defeating former Governor Carl Sanders in the Democratic primary
