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Andre Carson
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| U.S. Representative Andre Carson (D) | ||
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| IN-07 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Financial Services | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for IN-07 | ||
| Confirmed: | Andre Carson | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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Andre Carson, a Democrat, has represented the 10th Congressional District of Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2008. He is the grandson of the late Rep. Julia Carson, and won her former seat in a special election on March 11, 2008.[1]
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Iraq war
Carson opposes the war in Iraq and wants to withdraw the troops. On his campaign Web site, he says, "I support an immediate change to a responsible redeployment plan that will end the war in Iraq and bring our brave men and women home with honor."[2]
Health care
Carson supports Medicare and says he will fight any cuts to the program. In addition, he says on his campaign Web site that he aims to pass "a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan that really works -- providing quality, affordable prescription drugs to our seniors, not one that benefits the big drug companies and leaves too many seniors confused, limited and without coverage."[2]
He also supports expanding health care coverage for children and strengthening Medicaid. He says he supports "health care reform that provides access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans."[2]
Immigration
Carson opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants, and believes "that consideration of how undocumented immigrants can earn the opportunity to become citizens must include paying a fine, paying all back taxes, and going to the back of line so they do not have an advantage over those who have entered this country legally."[2]
Energy
Carson supports alternative energy programs, especially those based on Indiana crops such as soy and corn.[2]
Education
Carson supports reforming No Child Left Behind "with more funding and increased flexibility."[2]
Bio
Carson was born October 16, 1974, in Indianapolis, Ind. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Ind, and he has a B.A., Concordia University-Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University. He served on the Indianapolis/Marion City-County Council from 2007 to 2008.[3] He is the grandson of the late Rep. Julia Carson, and won her former seat in a special election on March 11, 2008. He is the second Muslim to serve in the U.S. Congress, after Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn). [4] Carson and his wife, Mariama, have a daughter.[5]
2008 elections
In March 2008, Carson won a special election to fill the 7th Congressional District seat, which was vacated when Rep. Julia Carson (D-Ind.) died of lung cancer in December, 2007. [6] On May 6, 2008 Carson defeated 7 challengers in the Democratic primary. [7] He was going to face Republican Jon Elrod in the November election, but in June, Elrod withdrew from the race. Carson defeated Republican Gabrielle Campo in November; he received 65 percent of the vote, while she received 35 percent. [8]
2008 Democratic superdelegate
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This information was gathered by volunteer researchers as part of the Superdelegate Transparency Project on the superdelegates for the 2008 Democratic presidential primary. For more info see the Indiana superdelegate tracker or visit the STP homepage. |
Before Hillary Clinton conceded the race, Andre Carson, as a superdelegate, had endorsed Barack Obama for President.
- See other superdelegates who endorsed Obama, endorsed Clinton, were undeclared or had pledged to support the primary winner (state or national).
- For more information and sources, see the state page for this superdelegate linked to in the blue box above.
Money in Politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Ice Miller LLP | $ 21,650 |
| Barnes & Thornburg | $ 14,650 |
| Faegre Baker Daniels | $ 12,800 |
| American Crystal Sugar | $ 10,000 |
| Bank of America | $ 10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | $ 10,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Andre Carson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Andre Carson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Andre Carson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Andre Carson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Carson will be assigned committees when he is sworn into Congress.
Affiliations
More background data
Contact
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Articles and resources
See also
References
- ↑ Charles Wilson, AP "Late Ind. Rep.’s Grandson Wins Election" The Las Vegas Sun, March 12, 2008, Accessed March 12, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Andre Carson for Congress"
- ↑ "Andre Carson," Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- ↑ Charles Wilson, AP "Late Ind. Rep.’s Grandson Wins Election" The Las Vegas Sun, March 12, 2008, Accessed March 12, 2008
- ↑ "About Andre," Official U.S. House Web site
- ↑ Susan Crabtree, Carson’s grandson wins chance to fill her seat, The Hill, January 12, 2008
- ↑ AP and Tribune Reports, "Hill, 4 other Indiana congressmen win primary victories" The Tribune (Seymour, Indiana), May 6, 2008
- ↑ "Election Center 2008," CNN.com
External resources
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Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Andr | Middle name: D. | Last name: Carson |
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| Party: D | State: IN | District:
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| Phone: 202-225-4011 | Fax: 202-225-5633 | Website: http://carson.house.gov | Webform email: http://carson.house.gov/contact.me.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 2453 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: C001072 | Votesmart ID: 84917 | FEC ID: H8IN07184 | Govtrack ID: 412258 |
| CRP ID: N00029513 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepAndreCarson |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Andre_Carson | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/repandrecarson | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: March 11, 2008 |
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Date of Birth: October 16, 1974 March 11, 2008 | |||
