Incumbent
IN-07 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age51 years old (Oct 16, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationIndiana
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationConcordia University Wisconsin — B.A., Criminal Justice Management
Notable personal detailsAndré Darryl Carson is a U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 7th Congressional District, serving in the House since winning a March 2008 special election. He previously served on the Indianapolis City-County Council and worked in law enforcement, including as an investigator/compliance officer with the Indiana State Excise Police and in Indiana’s homeland security work. Carson is an Indianapolis native and a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, with degrees from Concordia University Wisconsin and Indiana Wesleyan University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports government spending to help economic recovery and opposes major tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations that would reduce funding for social programs. Criticizes Republican tax proposals as giving breaks to billionaires while cutting Medicaid, Medicare, and nutrition assistance.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and protecting the Affordable Care Act, expanding Medicaid access, preserving Medicare, lowering prescription drug prices (including allowing Medicare to negotiate), and expanding access to reproductive and maternal health services. Backs policies to strengthen community health centers, increase medical research funding, and expand paid family and medical leave. Has previously supported inclusion of a public option in health reform discussions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to citizenship and expanded legal visa programs, defends asylum seekers and refugees, and opposes broad militarization of the border and abusive ICE practices. Has voted and issued statements opposing funding or policies that expand ICE detention and has pushed for limits on detention sites and protections for immigrant communities. Advocates reversing travel bans and other restrictions targeting immigrants and refugees.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports preserving the constitutional right to abortion and opposes restrictions on access to abortion and other reproductive services. The campaign platform affirms guaranteeing access to contraception, family planning, and preserving Roe v. Wade; membership in the Reproductive Rights Caucus and his voting record reflect votes against measures that would restrict abortion access or defund reproductive health providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in renewable energy, modernizing the power grid, expanding electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, ending fossil-fuel subsidies while supporting cleaner fossil-fuel technologies and carbon capture as part of a transition to lower emissions. Has supported federal climate legislation (voted for the 2009 American Clean Energy and Security Act) and promotes climate resilience, home energy efficiency programs, and clean energy job creation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports a range of gun safety measures including an assault‑weapons ban, red‑flag/extreme‑risk protection orders, and other federal gun‑safety legislation; has sponsored and cosponsored bills to promote safe storage. Advocates expanded gun‑safety regulations alongside measures to reduce gun violence.
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