Terry McGovern Carpenter (born March 28, 1900) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska. He represented Nebraska’s 5th Congressional District and served a single term in Congress. Carpenter’s tenure in the U.S. House began on March 9, 1933, and concluded on January 3, 1935.

During this period, Carpenter held the role of Representative as a historical member of Congress from Nebraska. Serving as a Democrat, he participated in the national legislative process at a time marked by significant political and economic developments, though specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, or additional offices are not recorded in the available metadata. After his term ended in 1935, he left congressional office and is listed as a former member.