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DemocratIndiana · U.S. Representative
André
Carson
U.S. Representative for Indiana
In office
18 yrsSince Mar 2008
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
51Born Oct 16, 1974
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Carson has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports financial literacy education for young AmericansCarson has sponsored the Young Americans Financial Literacy Act across multiple Congresses (HR.2821, HR.486), a bill that would establish programs to improve financial literacy among young people. The legislation has attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors in each iteration, reflecting sustained interest in the proposal over time.
- 02Seeks federal action to address food desertsCarson has sponsored the Food Deserts Act in multiple Congresses (HR.1230, HR.484), legislation directed at reducing limited access to affordable, nutritious food in underserved communities. Both versions of the bill have drawn between 50 and 99 cosponsors, indicating broad co-sponsorship support across successive legislative sessions.
- 03Advocates for restoring U.S. funding to UNRWACarson has sponsored the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act in consecutive Congresses (HR.9649, HR.2411), bills that would restore United States contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Each version has attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors.
- 04Supports Congressional Gold Medal for Muhammad AliCarson has sponsored legislation in multiple Congresses (HR.709, HR.485) to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali. Both bills have attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors and have been advanced through committee, reflecting repeated legislative effort to achieve this recognition.
- 05Promotes aviation infrastructure and consumer safetyCarson sponsored the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 (HR.2879), which would establish a federally supported center to advance the aviation sector. He has also sponsored the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act (HR.1855), which would create federal safety standards for amusement park rides.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
André Carson represents Indiana's 7th congressional district, which covers the northern four-fifths of Indianapolis including Downtown Indianapolis, and has held the seat since March 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he became the dean of Indiana's congressional delegation following Pete Visclosky's retirement in 2021. Carson's legislative work spans consumer financial education, food access, foreign humanitarian aid, and aviation infrastructure. He has sponsored the Young Americans Financial Literacy Act in multiple Congresses (HR.2821, HR.486), legislation aimed at addressing food deserts (HR.1230, HR.484), and bills seeking to restore U.S. funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (HR.9649, HR.2411). He has also sponsored legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali (HR.709, HR.485) and a bill to establish a National Center for the Advancement of Aviation (HR.2879). Carson has introduced resolutions recognizing Ramadan (HRES.192), acknowledging Muslim-American Heritage Month (HRES.61), condemning violence against ethnic minorities (HRES.1025), supporting National Poppy Day (HRES.459), and has sponsored the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act (HR.1855).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jan 16, 2025Sponsored
Food Deserts Act
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Jan 16, 2025Sponsored
Young Americans Financial Literacy Act
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Jan 16, 2025Sponsored
Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Sep 18, 2024Sponsored
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
PAC contributions made up 53.1% of Carson's $770K in cycle receipts, with individuals accounting for 36.8%. Top PAC contributors include The Empowerment Fund ($79,405), Air Line Pilots Association PAC, American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees PEOPLE, and Midwest Region Laborers' Political League. Itemized contributions account for 89.2% of individual giving. Outside spending totaled $409K supporting Carson, led by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ($259K) and Service Employees International Union Committee on Political Education ($150K), in independent expenditures separate from contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$773K
Cash on hand
$629K
Spent
$593K
By source
- Individuals$285K · 36.8%
- PACs$410K · 53.1%
- Party committees$4K · 0.5%
- Self-funded$730 · 0.1%
- Other$69K · 9.0%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)10.8%
Top PAC contributors
- THE EMPOWERMENT FUNDFEC ↗$79K
- AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACFEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L EFEC ↗$10K
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPAC)FEC ↗$7K
- CSX CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUNDFEC ↗$7K
- PAKISTANI AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAK-PACFEC ↗$5K
- PAC TO THE FUTUREFEC ↗$5K
- MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUEFEC ↗$5K
- MEDICARE FOR ALLFEC ↗$5K
- MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &FEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- DUKE STREET LIBERTY$7K· 2 donors
- ORACLE CORPORATION$7K· 3 donors
- FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS & RESEARCH$7K· 2 donors
- ICE MILLER$7K· 5 donors
- GOLDMAN EDWARDS$6K· 7 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2008
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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