Federal

U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

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Patrick McAuley

Republican

Associate, Broad Ripple Capital · Indianapolis

The gist

Supports closer community-police ties and officers living locally
Pledges to expand housing supply and reuse vacant properties
Supports expanding trades, apprenticeships and skilled jobs
Opposes building data centers in residential neighborhoods
Supports requiring identification to vote
Proposes trimming duplicative federal humanitarian aid accounts
Opposes masked and violent immigration enforcement tactics

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Supports closer community-police ties and officers living locally
Issues — Patrick McAuley for Congress
Campaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
“Patrick will push for stronger community-police relationships, more officers living and working in the same precincts”
Pledges to expand housing supply and reuse vacant properties
Issues — Patrick McAuley for Congress
Campaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
“Patrick will fight to expand housing supply, convert vacant properties into productive use”
Supports expanding trades, apprenticeships and skilled jobs
Issues — Patrick McAuley for Congress
Campaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
“Patrick will prioritize expanded trades, apprenticeships, and skilled-job opportunities”
Opposes building data centers in residential neighborhoods
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“But when it comes to putting data centers in residential communities, that's something that we have to get away from.”
Supports requiring identification to vote
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I do think we need to have IDs.”
Proposes trimming duplicative federal humanitarian aid accounts
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I think humanitarian aid, that's one I've looked into. Those accounts are a mess.”
Opposes masked and violent immigration enforcement tactics
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I don't agree with harming citizens. I don't agree with, you know, wearing, wearing bandanas over your face.”

James M Sceniak

Libertarian

Behavior therapist · Indianapolis

The gist

Proposes more health care choice for veterans
Opposes data center tax breaks and sites near neighborhoods
Supports Rand Paul's Penny Plan to cut federal spending
Supports repealing the Jones Act shipping law
Opposes current ICE tactics as unconstitutional
Supports withdrawing U.S. troops from Iran
Proposes tax relief for individuals rather than business credits

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Proposes more health care choice for veterans
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“it opens up their healthcare system to be able to have more choice within their healthcare system”
Opposes data center tax breaks and sites near neighborhoods
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I don't think big corporations should get tax cuts. … I also believe that we shouldn't be putting it next to a neighborhood.”
Supports Rand Paul's Penny Plan to cut federal spending
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I really like the Rand Paul Penny Plan, and that it just looks at simple ways to reduce each budget.”
Supports repealing the Jones Act shipping law
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“Taking a look at things like the Jones Act and where it's harder to import certain things because of it … that act doesn't even need to be present anymore”
Opposes current ICE tactics as unconstitutional
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“So the tactics we're using with ICE, absolutely unconstitutional.”
Supports withdrawing U.S. troops from Iran
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“So I would have voted to remove the troops from Iran”
Proposes tax relief for individuals rather than business credits
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“making sure that we're not giving the tax credits to the businesses. We're giving it to the individuals who deserve it.”

André Carson

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative · Indianapolis

The gist

Co-introduced a moratorium on new AI data centersIn office
Co-led a letter urging FERC to reject BlackRock's AES dealIn office
Supports urgent federal regulation of artificial intelligenceIn office
Supports eliminating ICE; voted against its fundingIn office
Introduced a bill guaranteeing Summer EBT in every stateIn office
Secured more funding for VA medical and prosthetic researchIn office
Voted to extend Temporary Protected Status for HaitiansIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Co-introduced a moratorium on new AI data centers
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.”
Co-led a letter urging FERC to reject BlackRock's AES deal
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”
Supports urgent federal regulation of artificial intelligence
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.”
Supports eliminating ICE; voted against its funding
Congressman Carson Launches Official Congressional Inquiry into Increased ICE Indianapolis Activity
Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · Sep 2, 2026 · carson.house.gov
“has repeatedly voted against ICE funding and called for the elimination of ICE”
Introduced a bill guaranteeing Summer EBT in every state
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”
Secured more funding for VA medical and prosthetic research
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.”
Voted to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
Carson Statement on House Extending Haiti Temporary Protected Status
Public statement · Office of Rep. André Carson · Apr 16, 2026 · carson.house.gov
“Haitian immigrants have found a home in Indianapolis and communities across the country – and they deserve to stay here”

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