He also didn't enter politics to ascend to the throne. He entered politics because he got electrocuted and got screwed afterwards:
He ended up hurting his back so badly that he could not walk more than 50 feet at a time for the next three months.
The injury was more than just painful and demoralizing: After Virginia rejected Carter’s application for workers’ compensation benefits, and his employer cut down his hours after he recovered, the situation inspired Carter to get involved in politics.
He also didn't enter politics to ascend to the throne. He entered politics because he got electrocuted and got screwed afterwards:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lee-carter-delegate-democratic-socialist_n_5a074548e4b05673aa5997fd