Indiana's 7th Congressional District

Indiana's 7th Congressional District is represented by André Carson (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2008. Carson has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes Indianapolis, Lawrence, and Speedway. It covers part of Marion County. About 753,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $64,147.

Current Representative

André Carson (Democrat) has represented Indiana's 7th Congressional District since 2008.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

See André Carson's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Indiana 7th District

Winner: André Carson.

Incumbent André Carson is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

André Carson (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.1M, $559K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 99% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
Patrick McAuley (Republican)
James Sceniak (Libertarian)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 752,682
Median household income: $64,147
Median age: 34
Median home value: $219,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.3%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Carson Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (Sep 1, 2026) — Passed
Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Indiana's 7th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Julia Carson — Democrat (2003–2007)
Brian Kerns — Republican (2001–2003)
Edward Pease — Republican (1997–2001)
John Myers — Republican (1967–1997)
William Bray — Republican (1951–1967)
James Noland — Democrat (1949–1951)
Gerald Landis — Republican (1939–1949)
Arthur Greenwood — Democrat (1933–1939)
Louis Ludlow — Democrat (1929–1933)
Ralph Updike — Republican (1925–1929)
Merrill Moores — Republican (1915–1925)
Charles Korbly — Democrat (1909–1915)

Where the District Is

Indiana's 7th Congressional District covers 276 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Marion County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

Indianapolis (part)
Lawrence
Speedway
Beech Grove (part)
Cumberland (part)
Meridian Hills
Warren Park
Clermont