André Carson for Congress

Congressman Carson Receives Indy Star Endorsement

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:25:30 +0000

"Democrat Andre Carson has been a loyal supporter of President Barack Obama with a demonstrated willingness to work with Republicans on measures with concrete benefits for his Indianapolis district."

Check out Congressman Carson’s Commercial

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:22:58 +0000

View Congressman Carson’s latest campaign commercial here!

Beech Grove mayor, Congressman Andre Carson say Mitt Romney’s plan to end Amtrak funding would kill jobs

admin — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:17:27 +0000

Mitt Romney’s plan to end funding for Amtrak would kill Beech Grove jobs, Mayor Dennis Buckley and U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said Wednesday.

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Congressman André Carson on WRTV6 Interview

admin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:34:41 +0000

Congressman Carson Easily Wins Primary Challenge

admin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:33:09 +0000

Carlos May is Republicans’ choice to challenge U.S. Rep. Andre Carson in November, when the popular Indianapolis-based Democrat is seeking his third full term.

In Indiana’s 6th District, Republican Luke Messer and Democrat Bradley T. Bookout emerged victorious from crowded fields vying for nominations to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, who is running for Indiana governor.

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Summer Servings Helps Kids

admin — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:26:36 +0000

Summer Servings is up and running for kids who may need some help finding a healthy, hot meal now that school is out.

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André Carson named 40 under 40

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:33:03 +0000

In an election year in which Democrats nationwide suffered heavy losses, Andre Carson prevailed in his re-election bid to Congress.
Carson, a Democrat representing the state’s Seventh District, believes the reason is simple: He took care of Indianapolis.

Some examples of funding he brought home include: $190,000 for The Mind Trust, an education advocacy group; $381,000 for Riley Hospital for Children’s Cancer Center Expansion; $2.5 million for Indianapolis’ North Flood Control Damage Reduction Project; $500,000 for police technology; and $475,000 for transportation improvements downtown.

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Carson elected to leadership post in Congressional Black Caucus

admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:44:10 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Andre Carson of Indiana has been elected to a leadership position in the Congressional Black Caucus.

Carson says he’ll be will be the caucus whip, a job that involves securing votes and helping with political strategy.

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Democrat Carson wins re-election in 7th District

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:45:00 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Democratic Rep. Andre Carson has easily won election to a second term from Indiana’s 7th District despite his unwavering support for President Barack Obama.

Carson’s allegiance wasn’t a factor Tuesday in a district where Obama won 71 percent of the vote in 2008. Carson’s victory solidifies his grip on the seat that was held by his grandmother, Julia Carson, for 11 years before her death in 2007.

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Congressman André Carson on our American Dream

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:14:01 +0000