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U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District
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André Carson

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Indianapolis
Campaign website
andrecarson.com

U.S. Representative for Indiana's 7th District since 2008, serving on the House Intelligence Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the select committee on the Chinese Communist Party. A former Indianapolis City-County Council member, he worked in law enforcement and in counterterrorism for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

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Documented positions

Public safety

Roads & infrastructure

  • Co-introduced a moratorium on new AI data centersIn office

    The AI Data Center Moratorium Act, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; he also introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act. In his WFYI interview he backed a moratorium in Indianapolis.

    Carson Introduces Data Center Moratorium Bill

    Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · Jun 29, 2026 · carson.house.gov

    “Our bill would enact a pause until we can guarantee common sense protections.”
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  • Co-led a letter urging FERC to reject BlackRock's AES dealIn office

    Letter with Rep. Victoria Spartz and Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposing BlackRock/Global Infrastructure Partners' acquisition of AES Corporation; it says AES Indiana bills rose about 47 percent over 10 years.

    Reps Carson and Spartz, Senator Warren Urge Action on BlackRock Acquisition

    Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · Sep 29, 2026 · carson.house.gov

    “A public utility company should answer to the public, not shareholders”
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Health & human services

  • Introduced a bill guaranteeing Summer EBT in every stateIn office

    Indiana opted out of Summer EBT for 2026; the bill would fold the benefit into the National School Lunch Program.

    Congressman Carson Introduces Summer Meals for Kids Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · Jun 11, 2026 · carson.house.gov

    “introduced the Summer Meals for Kids Act to ensure every state opts in to the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program”
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  • Secured more funding for VA medical and prosthetic researchIn office

    His amendment to the FY2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, which the House passed in May 2026.

    Carson Amendment Passes House with Bipartisan Support; Amendment to Increase Funding for VA Medical and Prosthetic Research

    Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · May 15, 2026 · carson.house.gov

    “The Carson amendment increases funding for the VA Medical and Prosthetic Research Program to $994 million.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports urgent federal regulation of artificial intelligenceIn office

    Joined 107 House Democrats asking the Speaker to keep the House in session to vote on AI safeguards.

    Carson Demands Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis

    Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · Sep 17, 2026 · carson.house.gov

    “AI needs to be regulated – and we need to act now.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from André Carson on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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