7th District
The seventh district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis. Previously known as the 10th district, the Democrats have held this seat since 1975. It was represented by longtime congressman Andy Jacobs from 1983 to 1997. The seat fell vacant when 11-year congresswoman Julia Carson died in December 2007. André Carson, Julia Carson's grandson, won the special election on March 11, 2008 to fill the seat. He was elected to a full term in the 2008 general election.
The 7th District is represented by Democrat André Carson.
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