When did the Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president) take place?
Jimmy Carter first entered politics in 1962 when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate, where he served until 1966. Carter then ran for Governor of Georgia and was elected in 1970, serving from 1971 to 1975.
He then ran for President of the United States in 1976 and was elected, serving as the 39th President from 1977 to 1981. After leaving the White House, Carter remained active in politics and public service.