USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyIndiana · Indiana's 7th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
André Carson
Profile
André Carson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he succeeded his grandmother, Julia Carson, following a special election. Before entering Congress, he served on the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council and worked in law enforcement and anti-terrorism roles. Carson is known for his focus on education, economic opportunity, and public safety, and he is the second Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress.
Details
- Born
- 1974-10-16 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Education
- Arsenal Technical High School, Concordia University Wisconsin, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Career
- Compliance officer for the Indiana State Excise Police, anti-terrorism division of Indiana's Department of Homeland Security, marketing specialist, City-County Councilor
