Q&A: André Carson faces a tough reelection bid. Here's why he thinks he should win - IndyStar

Title: Q&A: André Carson faces a tough reelection bid. Here's why he thinks he should win URL Source: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/14/andre-carson-indiana-primary-election-7th-district/89520584007/ Published Time: 2026-04-14T10:02:12Z Markdown Content: [](https://www.indystar.com/) [](https://subscribe.indystar.com/rr/nanobar?gps-source=CPTILELEFT&itm_campaign=2026ENTQ4BAU2026&itm_medium=ONSITE&success-url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fandre-carson-indiana-primary-election-7th-district%2F89520584007%2F) [](https://subscribe.indystar.com/rr/masthead?gps-source=CPMASTHEAD&itm_campaign=2026ENTQ4BAU2026&itm_medium=ONSITE&success-url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fandre-carson-indiana-primary-election-7th-district%2F89520584007%2F) NewsSportsThings To DoOpinionReal EstateAdvertiseObituarieseNewspaperLegals [](https://www.indystar.com/search/ "Search") [](https://www.indystar.com/weather/ "Weather in Indianapolis: 56°F Clear")[](https://subscribe.indystar.com/rr/navsub?gps-source=CPTOPNAVBAR&itm_campaign=2026ENTQ4BAU2026&itm_medium=ONSITE&success-url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fandre-carson-indiana-primary-election-7th-district%2F89520584007%2F) [](https://login.indystar.com/PIND-GUP/authenticate/?success-url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fandre-carson-indiana-primary-election-7th-district%2F89520584007%2F&cancel-url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fandre-carson-indiana-primary-election-7th-district%2F89520584007%2F) [](https://www.indystar.com/news/)[](https://www.indystar.com/news/) POLITICS # Q&A: André Carson faces a tough reelection bid. Here's why he thinks he should win Kaitlin Lange Indianapolis Star April 14, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET _Editor's note: We're posting Q&As with all of the 7th District Democratic candidates._ _ReadGeorge Hornedo's here, Destiny Wells'here_ and Denise Hatch's here. For almost three decades Indianapolis has been represented by a member of the Carson family in Congress. [](https://www.indystar.com/news/) HelpAccessibilitySitemapTerms of ServiceSubscription Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyOur Ethical PrinciplesResponsible DisclosureCalifornia Notice at CollectionDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationYour Privacy Choices © 2026 www.indystar.com. All rights reserved.