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Carson fends off Democratic challengers in Indiana House primary

The Hill · May 5, 2026, 11:46 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Incumbent Rep. André Carson (D-Ind.) fended off primary challengers to win the Democratic primary for his Indianapolis-area House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race for Indiana’s 7th Congressional District, which Carson has represented for nine terms, is one of several this cycle that saw

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Carson fends off Democratic challengers in Indiana House primary

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