André Carson

Democrat Representative of Indiana's 7th district

Representative
Indiana, district 7
March 13, 2008 - January 3, 2009
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Indiana, district 7
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@RepAndreCarson

carson.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1974 (50 years old)

Birthday

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