André Carson

Democrat Representative of Indiana's 7th district

  • Representative

    Indiana, district 7

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-4011

@RepAndreCarson

carson.house.gov

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9

Congresses Served

9

House Terms

January 1, 1974 (50 years old)

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  • Serving as U.S. representative for his district since 2008
  • Became the dean of Indiana’s congressional delegation in 2021
  • Grandson of predecessor, a former U.S. Representative
  • Second Muslim elected to Congress
  • Born and raised in Indianapolis
  • Holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and management, and a Master of Science in business management
  • Worked as a compliance officer, in anti-terrorism for Department of Homeland Security, and as a marketing specialist
  • Served on the Indianapolis/Marion city-county council before Congress
  • Committee assignments include Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence, and a Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party
  • Member of various caucuses including the Congressional Progressive Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, and Congressional Black Caucus
  • Endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election and received Obama’s endorsement for his own primary
  • Reported racial slurs directed at fellow Congressional Black Caucus member during health care protests
  • Made controversial comments about the Tea Party movement, which he later clarified
  • Voted with President Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time as of 2022
  • Introduced legislation focused on consumer protection, disease prevention, economic recovery, education, energy and environment, financial services, health care reform, and housing
  • Voted for impeachment of President Donald Trump
  • Opposes Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory and has criticized Israeli policies
  • Only Congress member to have served in a Department of Homeland Security Fusion Center
  • Attended protest against Trump’s immigration executive order
  • Introduced legislation aimed at reducing recidivism and supported federal grants for hiring more police officers
  • Has been re-elected multiple times, holding his seat since winning a special election in 2008