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André Carson has represented Indianapolis in the House since 2008. The dean of Indiana’s congressional delegation, he holds the distinction of being the 2nd Muslim ever to be elected to Congress. Congressman Carson is also the first Muslim to serve on the House Intelligence Committee
Carson won his election to Congress after his grandmother, Rep. Julia Carson, died of lung cancer while in office. During his time in office, he has focused on healthcare reform, increasing corporate transparency and promoting human rights at home and abroad.
Before taking office, Congressman Carson served on the Indianapolis City-County Council and worked full-time in law enforcement. He also worked in intelligence and counter-terrorism for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and served at the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center.
