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Education
Candidate positionA high-quality education is the key to opportunity, and every child—regardless of their background—deserves the chance to succeed. While graduation rates have improved in Marion County and across the country, disparities in educational attainment persist. Congressman Carson is committed to supporting policies that close these gaps by investing in early childhood education, ensuring equitable resources for K-12 schools, and expanding opportunities for students from underserved communities.
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A high-quality education is the key to opportunity, and every child—regardless of their background—deserves the chance to succeed. While graduation rates have improved in Marion County and across the country, disparities in educational attainment persist. Congressman Carson is committed to supporting policies that close these gaps by investing in early childhood education, ensuring equitable resources for K-12 schools, and expanding opportunities for students from underserved communities.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionStrengthen alliances like NATO to uphold global stability
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Strengthen alliances like NATO to uphold global stability
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionExpanding professional development opportunities.
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Expanding professional development opportunities.
Civil rights and individual freedom
Candidate positionEqual rights, dignity, and security for both Israelis and Palestinians
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Equal rights, dignity, and security for both Israelis and Palestinians
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionUnder the Trump administration, the economy is already seeing significant changes that are negatively impacting short-term and long-term economic outcomes for many Americans. Congressman Carson has been outspoken about the impact of tariffs, which are expected to cost the average American $4,000 a year. Congressman Carson is acting to ensure President Trump cannot implement these tariffs, which will decimate the American economy.
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Under the Trump administration, the economy is already seeing significant changes that are negatively impacting short-term and long-term economic outcomes for many Americans. Congressman Carson has been outspoken about the impact of tariffs, which are expected to cost the average American $4,000 a year. Congressman Carson is acting to ensure President Trump cannot implement these tariffs, which will decimate the American economy.
Health care
Candidate positionEvery Hoosier deserves affordable, high-quality health care, regardless of income, background, or medical history. From protecting Medicare and Medicaid to leading efforts in cancer research, veterans’ health, and rare disease advocacy, Congressman Carson is fighting to improve our health care system.
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Every Hoosier deserves affordable, high-quality health care, regardless of income, background, or medical history. From protecting Medicare and Medicaid to leading efforts in cancer research, veterans’ health, and rare disease advocacy, Congressman Carson is fighting to improve our health care system.
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionAs a former law enforcement officer, Congressman Carson understands how violence tears communities apart. Across Indianapolis, violence, drug trafficking, and gang activity continue to threaten neighborhoods, and our law enforcement and first responders must have the tools they need to protect our communities.
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As a former law enforcement officer, Congressman Carson understands how violence tears communities apart. Across Indianapolis, violence, drug trafficking, and gang activity continue to threaten neighborhoods, and our law enforcement and first responders must have the tools they need to protect our communities.
Immigration and border policy
Candidate positionCongressman Carson believes that one of the cornerstones of our country is that we welcome refugees from around the world and asylum seekers on our border who are escaping violence, oppression, and disease. These men, women, and children come to us looking for help and as Americans we have a responsibility to provide it to them. Congressman Carson has always advocated for the rights of immigrants and refugees from all countries to make a home in the United States. He will continue to fight against discrimination in our immigration system and challenge the Muslim travel ban.
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Congressman Carson believes that one of the cornerstones of our country is that we welcome refugees from around the world and asylum seekers on our border who are escaping violence, oppression, and disease. These men, women, and children come to us looking for help and as Americans we have a responsibility to provide it to them. Congressman Carson has always advocated for the rights of immigrants and refugees from all countries to make a home in the United States. He will continue to fight against discrimination in our immigration system and challenge the Muslim travel ban.
Housing affordability
Candidate positionWorking families who rent their homes shouldn’t be at such high risk to lose the roof over their heads. Many of these eviction laws are state and local, not federal.
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Working families who rent their homes shouldn’t be at such high risk to lose the roof over their heads. Many of these eviction laws are state and local, not federal.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionSince the Congressman’s election to Congress, he has repeatedly voted for critical funding to help the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis repair its aging roads, highways and bridges. Unfortunately, one of its best options for making true improvements to its transportation system has been blocked by partisan games. Congress needs to pass a long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill immediately so that cities like Indianapolis can begin making the improvements that will attract employers and put Hoosiers back to work.
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Since the Congressman’s election to Congress, he has repeatedly voted for critical funding to help the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis repair its aging roads, highways and bridges. Unfortunately, one of its best options for making true improvements to its transportation system has been blocked by partisan games. Congress needs to pass a long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill immediately so that cities like Indianapolis can begin making the improvements that will attract employers and put Hoosiers back to work.
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionCongressman Carson is committed to fighting any attempt to privatize or cut Social Security, and I will continue to push for policies that protect current and future retirees from financial hardship.
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Congressman Carson is committed to fighting any attempt to privatize or cut Social Security, and I will continue to push for policies that protect current and future retirees from financial hardship.
Reproductive rights and health care
Candidate positionWomen continue to face barriers to fair wages, health care, workplace protections, and safety. Congressman Carson is committed to ensuring equal pay, protecting reproductive rights, preventing domestic violence, and expanding family leave so that all women—regardless of background—can thrive.
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Women continue to face barriers to fair wages, health care, workplace protections, and safety. Congressman Carson is committed to ensuring equal pay, protecting reproductive rights, preventing domestic violence, and expanding family leave so that all women—regardless of background—can thrive.
Education
Candidate positionWe must hold our schools accountable while also providing them with the funding and support they need to help every child thrive. Congressman Carson has been outspoken about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education and has demanded a meeting with the acting director.
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We must hold our schools accountable while also providing them with the funding and support they need to help every child thrive. Congressman Carson has been outspoken about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education and has demanded a meeting with the acting director.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionDefend democracy and human rights around the world
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Defend democracy and human rights around the world
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionProtect student borrowers from predatory lending practices and ensure they have the information they need to make smart financial decisions.
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Protect student borrowers from predatory lending practices and ensure they have the information they need to make smart financial decisions.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionThe 21st-century economy demands new skills, yet many workers have been left behind due to shifting industries and outdated training programs. Congressman Carson has worked across party lines to secure millions in funding for workforce development initiatives at Ivy Tech, the John H. Boner Center, and other community organizations. These programs provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and technology—helping workers re-enter the job market with the skills needed for today’s careers. We must continue expanding these efforts to prepare our workforce for the jobs of the future.
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The 21st-century economy demands new skills, yet many workers have been left behind due to shifting industries and outdated training programs. Congressman Carson has worked across party lines to secure millions in funding for workforce development initiatives at Ivy Tech, the John H. Boner Center, and other community organizations. These programs provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and technology—helping workers re-enter the job market with the skills needed for today’s careers. We must continue expanding these efforts to prepare our workforce for the jobs of the future.
Health care
Candidate positionWith inflation straining household budgets, we need immediate relief for working- and middle-class Americans. Congressman Carson supports extending tax cuts that put money back into the pockets of families, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. Additionally, we must reduce the financial burden of healthcare, housing, and education to ensure every American has a fair shot at economic stability. By making smart investments in our communities, we can create a more equitable economy where hard work is rewarded.
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With inflation straining household budgets, we need immediate relief for working- and middle-class Americans. Congressman Carson supports extending tax cuts that put money back into the pockets of families, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. Additionally, we must reduce the financial burden of healthcare, housing, and education to ensure every American has a fair shot at economic stability. By making smart investments in our communities, we can create a more equitable economy where hard work is rewarded.
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionIncreased funding for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to help hire and train more police officers
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Increased funding for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to help hire and train more police officers
Immigration and border policy
Candidate positionTwelve million undocumented immigrants in the United States are living in the shadows, and as a result of their status face immense challenges. The creation of a rigorous path to citizenship for these individuals, as well as the expansion of legal visa programs, would keep families together and be in keeping with America’s values. It would also strengthen our economy and security. Congressman Carson has been a consistent supporter of a pathway to citizenship, including the 13-year path laid out in recent bipartisan reform legislation. While this legislation has not yet passed, Congressman Carson remains committed to achieving comprehensive reform in the near future.
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Twelve million undocumented immigrants in the United States are living in the shadows, and as a result of their status face immense challenges. The creation of a rigorous path to citizenship for these individuals, as well as the expansion of legal visa programs, would keep families together and be in keeping with America’s values. It would also strengthen our economy and security. Congressman Carson has been a consistent supporter of a pathway to citizenship, including the 13-year path laid out in recent bipartisan reform legislation. While this legislation has not yet passed, Congressman Carson remains committed to achieving comprehensive reform in the near future.
Housing affordability
Candidate positionCongressman Carson strongly supports more federal resources to expand the supply of affordable housing, and more resources to fight housing insecurity, temporary housing and other critical services, including wrap-around services to prevent homelessness. We must also provide robust resources to fight housing discrimination in Indiana, including resources like the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which can help with housing counseling and other tools to exercise your right to fair housing.
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Congressman Carson strongly supports more federal resources to expand the supply of affordable housing, and more resources to fight housing insecurity, temporary housing and other critical services, including wrap-around services to prevent homelessness. We must also provide robust resources to fight housing discrimination in Indiana, including resources like the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which can help with housing counseling and other tools to exercise your right to fair housing.
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionIndianapolis deserves to have a modern, affordable and reliable public transit system. He will continue to advocate in Congress for legislation that will help us achieve that goal.
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Indianapolis deserves to have a modern, affordable and reliable public transit system. He will continue to advocate in Congress for legislation that will help us achieve that goal.
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionCreate a more accurate COLA formula that reflects seniors’ true costs
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Create a more accurate COLA formula that reflects seniors’ true costs
Reproductive rights and health care
Candidate positionAccess to quality health care, cancer screenings, and reproductive services is a fundamental right. As a member of the Reproductive Rights Caucus, Congressman Carson supports policies that: Protect access to mammograms, wellness visits, and preventive screenings Expand maternal health services to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in pregnancy outcomes Guarantee access to contraception and comprehensive family planning services Preserve the Constitutional right to abortion, as protected by Roe v. Wade
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Access to quality health care, cancer screenings, and reproductive services is a fundamental right. As a member of the Reproductive Rights Caucus, Congressman Carson supports policies that: Protect access to mammograms, wellness visits, and preventive screenings Expand maternal health services to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in pregnancy outcomes Guarantee access to contraception and comprehensive family planning services Preserve the Constitutional right to abortion, as protected by Roe v. Wade
Education
Candidate positionReducing unnecessary barriers to teacher licensure, including through my Interstate Teaching Mobility Act, which creates a national teacher licensure process to provide educators with greater flexibility.
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Reducing unnecessary barriers to teacher licensure, including through my Interstate Teaching Mobility Act, which creates a national teacher licensure process to provide educators with greater flexibility.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionInvest in diplomacy and humanitarian aid to prevent crises before they escalate
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Invest in diplomacy and humanitarian aid to prevent crises before they escalate
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionSupport workforce training programs that provide alternative pathways to success for those not pursuing a four-year degree.
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Support workforce training programs that provide alternative pathways to success for those not pursuing a four-year degree.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionThe Paycheck Fairness Act, which strengthens protections against pay discrimination
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The Paycheck Fairness Act, which strengthens protections against pay discrimination
Health care
Candidate positionFor many low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, Medicaid is a lifeline. Thanks to Indiana’s Medicaid expansion (HIP 2.0), nearly 400,000 Hoosiers now have health care coverage. However, burdensome restrictions—like work requirements—have made it harder for some to access care. Now, extreme MAGA Republicans have proposed the largest Medicaid cut in history. Congressman Carson has consistently voted NO on Republican attempts to slash Medicaid, and he will continue to hold the line to save this vital program.
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For many low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, Medicaid is a lifeline. Thanks to Indiana’s Medicaid expansion (HIP 2.0), nearly 400,000 Hoosiers now have health care coverage. However, burdensome restrictions—like work requirements—have made it harder for some to access care. Now, extreme MAGA Republicans have proposed the largest Medicaid cut in history. Congressman Carson has consistently voted NO on Republican attempts to slash Medicaid, and he will continue to hold the line to save this vital program.
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionThe COPS Hiring Program, which helps cities recruit and retain well-trained officers
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The COPS Hiring Program, which helps cities recruit and retain well-trained officers
Immigration and border policy
Candidate positionAs a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Carson any security threat to the country very seriously. He believes effective border security is a key component of comprehensive reform, and is essential to the rule of law. But he does not support efforts to criminalize immigrant communities or to militarize the border. We should be focused on protecting our border without giving the inaccurate impression that our country believes all immigrants are dangerous.
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As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Carson any security threat to the country very seriously. He believes effective border security is a key component of comprehensive reform, and is essential to the rule of law. But he does not support efforts to criminalize immigrant communities or to militarize the border. We should be focused on protecting our border without giving the inaccurate impression that our country believes all immigrants are dangerous.
Housing affordability
Candidate positionIncreasing funding for domestic violence shelters and transitional housing
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Increasing funding for domestic violence shelters and transitional housing
Transportation and infrastructure
Candidate positionGeographically, Indianapolis lies roughly halfway between Chicago and Louisville. The close proximity of these major metropolitan areas led me to successfully work with the Transportation Secretary to have the Department of Transportation officially designate a high-speed rail corridor—making it eligible for future federal funding. In addition to creating thousands of high paying jobs, such a high-speed rail line would boost commerce and tourism and reduce congestion on Indiana highways. Going forward, Congressman Carson will continue to press DOT and his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to make high speed rail a reality in Indiana. While Carson is a strong supporter of high-speed rail, he understands how critical it is to maintain and expand our conventional passenger rail capacity. He has always been a strong advocate for Amtrak and legislation that creates jobs at the Beech Grove facility. This includes the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, through which Beech Grove was awarded over $32 million to continue servicing the Amtrak rail system. He was proud to join Vice President Joe Biden in announcing this award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This influx of funding created over 80 jobs and helped put Indy’s Amtrak facility on track to service America’s needs well into the future.
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Geographically, Indianapolis lies roughly halfway between Chicago and Louisville. The close proximity of these major metropolitan areas led me to successfully work with the Transportation Secretary to have the Department of Transportation officially designate a high-speed rail corridor—making it eligible for future federal funding. In addition to creating thousands of high paying jobs, such a high-speed rail line would boost commerce and tourism and reduce congestion on Indiana highways. Going forward, Congressman Carson will continue to press DOT and his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to make high speed rail a reality in Indiana. While Carson is a strong supporter of high-speed rail, he understands how critical it is to maintain and expand our conventional passenger rail capacity. He has always been a strong advocate for Amtrak and legislation that creates jobs at the Beech Grove facility. This includes the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, through which Beech Grove was awarded over $32 million to continue servicing the Amtrak rail system. He was proud to join Vice President Joe Biden in announcing this award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This influx of funding created over 80 jobs and helped put Indy’s Amtrak facility on track to service America’s needs well into the future.
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionEnsure Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation
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Ensure Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation
Education
Candidate positionInvesting in teachers means investing in students, and I will continue to advocate for policies that support educators and improve learning outcomes.
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Investing in teachers means investing in students, and I will continue to advocate for policies that support educators and improve learning outcomes.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionEnsuring that U.S. manufacturing and technology sectors remain globally competitive to reduce dependence on China
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Ensuring that U.S. manufacturing and technology sectors remain globally competitive to reduce dependence on China
Health care
Candidate positionA thriving economy depends on strong policies that put people first. By investing in jobs, education, infrastructure, and innovation, we can build a future where all Americans have access to good-paying jobs and economic security. Congressman Carson will continue fighting for policies that strengthen our workforce, support small businesses, and ensure that the American Dream remains within reach for everyone. But across the country, families are struggling with the rising costs of healthcare, food, housing, and energy, while wages have failed to keep pace. Unemployment and job instability continue to affect too many hardworking Americans. As your Representative in Congress, Congressman Carson is committed to fighting Trump’s harmful tariffs and supporting policies that strengthen the middle class – not the ultra-wealthy. Our top priority must be getting people back to work in safe, sustainable careers while ensuring economic opportunities for all.
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A thriving economy depends on strong policies that put people first. By investing in jobs, education, infrastructure, and innovation, we can build a future where all Americans have access to good-paying jobs and economic security. Congressman Carson will continue fighting for policies that strengthen our workforce, support small businesses, and ensure that the American Dream remains within reach for everyone. But across the country, families are struggling with the rising costs of healthcare, food, housing, and energy, while wages have failed to keep pace. Unemployment and job instability continue to affect too many hardworking Americans. As your Representative in Congress, Congressman Carson is committed to fighting Trump’s harmful tariffs and supporting policies that strengthen the middle class – not the ultra-wealthy. Our top priority must be getting people back to work in safe, sustainable careers while ensuring economic opportunities for all.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionThe Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act, ensuring victims of workplace discrimination can challenge inequitable treatment
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act, ensuring victims of workplace discrimination can challenge inequitable treatment
Health care
Candidate positionMedicare provides essential health care to millions of seniors, and Congressman Carson is committed to preserving this program for future generations. Congressman Carson voted to strengthen Medicare by closing the prescription drug loophole and extending the Medicare Trust Fund by nearly a decade. In addition, his efforts have led to lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors and expanded access to prescription drugs and preventive care.
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Medicare provides essential health care to millions of seniors, and Congressman Carson is committed to preserving this program for future generations. Congressman Carson voted to strengthen Medicare by closing the prescription drug loophole and extending the Medicare Trust Fund by nearly a decade. In addition, his efforts have led to lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors and expanded access to prescription drugs and preventive care.
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionThe Fire Assistance Grant Program, providing essential equipment and resources for our firefighters
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The Fire Assistance Grant Program, providing essential equipment and resources for our firefighters
Immigration and border policy
Candidate positionImmigration creates jobs, increases our tax base, and strengthens our economy. Comprehensive reform would also level the playing field so that American citizens are competing for jobs on even footing, because it would prevent employers from intentionally hiring undocumented workers in order to pay them under the table or skirt the minimum wage.
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Immigration creates jobs, increases our tax base, and strengthens our economy. Comprehensive reform would also level the playing field so that American citizens are competing for jobs on even footing, because it would prevent employers from intentionally hiring undocumented workers in order to pay them under the table or skirt the minimum wage.
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionProtect retirees from benefit cuts during economic downturns
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Protect retirees from benefit cuts during economic downturns
Education
Candidate positionCongressman Carson has introduced legislation, including the Transition to Success Modernization Act and the Students Helping Students Act, to increase access to mentorship programs and ensure every child has the support they need to succeed. Expanding funding for afterschool and mentorship programs is a top priority in Congressman Carson’s efforts to create more opportunities for young people in our community.
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Congressman Carson has introduced legislation, including the Transition to Success Modernization Act and the Students Helping Students Act, to increase access to mentorship programs and ensure every child has the support they need to succeed. Expanding funding for afterschool and mentorship programs is a top priority in Congressman Carson’s efforts to create more opportunities for young people in our community.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionThe United States must lead diplomatically to ensure that Russia’s violations of international law do not threaten global security.
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The United States must lead diplomatically to ensure that Russia’s violations of international law do not threaten global security.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionFor too long, American workers have faced job losses due to factory closures, corporate outsourcing, and automation. We need bold action to revitalize our economy. That means investing in infrastructure, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies that will drive long-term economic growth. We must create policies that incentivize businesses to expand in the U.S. and provide pathways for workers to transition into high-demand industries. By investing in American innovation, we can rebuild our workforce, strengthen the middle class, and ensure our economy works for everyone.
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For too long, American workers have faced job losses due to factory closures, corporate outsourcing, and automation. We need bold action to revitalize our economy. That means investing in infrastructure, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies that will drive long-term economic growth. We must create policies that incentivize businesses to expand in the U.S. and provide pathways for workers to transition into high-demand industries. By investing in American innovation, we can rebuild our workforce, strengthen the middle class, and ensure our economy works for everyone.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionStronger enforcement of equal pay laws and closing loopholes that allow employers to justify pay disparities
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Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws and closing loopholes that allow employers to justify pay disparities
Health care
Candidate positionAllow Medicare to negotiate drug prices
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Allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionDomestic violence is a serious public health and safety issue that affects millions of women, children, and families. As a former law enforcement officer, Congressman Carson has seen firsthand the devastating impact of domestic violence and is committed to ensuring survivors have the support and resources they need to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives.
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Domestic violence is a serious public health and safety issue that affects millions of women, children, and families. As a former law enforcement officer, Congressman Carson has seen firsthand the devastating impact of domestic violence and is committed to ensuring survivors have the support and resources they need to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives.
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionWith more Americans reaching retirement age, we must take action to strengthen Social Security for future generations.
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With more Americans reaching retirement age, we must take action to strengthen Social Security for future generations.
Education
Candidate positionLower the cost of college by expanding Pell Grants and preserving financial aid programs.
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Lower the cost of college by expanding Pell Grants and preserving financial aid programs.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionAs leader of the UNRWA Emergency Funding Restoration Act, Congressman Carson is fighting for the reinstatement of UNRWA humanitarian aid funding to Palestine.
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As leader of the UNRWA Emergency Funding Restoration Act, Congressman Carson is fighting for the reinstatement of UNRWA humanitarian aid funding to Palestine.
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionToo many working women in Indiana do not have access to paid family leave, making it harder to care for a newborn, a sick child, or an aging parent. The United States is one of the only developed nations without guaranteed paid leave, and that must change.
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Too many working women in Indiana do not have access to paid family leave, making it harder to care for a newborn, a sick child, or an aging parent. The United States is one of the only developed nations without guaranteed paid leave, and that must change.
Health care
Candidate positionIncrease transparency and accountability in drug pricing
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Increase transparency and accountability in drug pricing
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionReauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to expand protections for survivors
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Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to expand protections for survivors
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionExpanding Social Security benefits for all current and future retirees
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Expanding Social Security benefits for all current and future retirees
Education
Candidate positionRaising teacher salaries to attract and retain qualified professionals.
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Raising teacher salaries to attract and retain qualified professionals.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionSanctions on known human rights abusers
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Sanctions on known human rights abusers
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionThe Healthy Families Act, which ensures workers can earn paid sick time
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The Healthy Families Act, which ensures workers can earn paid sick time
Health care
Candidate positionExpand access to generic and lower-cost alternatives
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Expand access to generic and lower-cost alternatives
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionProtecting and strengthening the Office on Violence Against Women
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Protecting and strengthening the Office on Violence Against Women
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionEnsuring no one retires into poverty by creating a new special minimum benefit
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Ensuring no one retires into poverty by creating a new special minimum benefit
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionMaintain a strong, well-equipped military
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Maintain a strong, well-equipped military
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionExpanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to cover part-time workers
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Expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to cover part-time workers
Health care
Candidate positionSupport the Safe Step Act, which improves access to needed medications by reforming “step therapy” policies
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Support the Safe Step Act, which improves access to needed medications by reforming “step therapy” policies
Public safety and justice
Candidate positionFederal support for Indiana organizations like the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionA tax cut for nearly 12 million beneficiaries
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A tax cut for nearly 12 million beneficiaries
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionStrengthening U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression and maintain regional security
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Strengthening U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific to deter aggression and maintain regional security
Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionPaid maternity and paternity leave, ensuring families have financial security when welcoming a child
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Paid maternity and paternity leave, ensuring families have financial security when welcoming a child
Health care
Candidate positionExpanded federal funding for cancer research, including pancreatic cancer and rare diseases
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Expanded federal funding for cancer research, including pancreatic cancer and rare diseases
Social Security and retirement
Candidate positionKeeping Social Security solvent for the next 75 years without cutting benefits
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Keeping Social Security solvent for the next 75 years without cutting benefits
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionCountering China’s military buildup in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait through diplomatic and strategic deterrence
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Countering China’s military buildup in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait through diplomatic and strategic deterrence
Health care
Candidate positionAdvanced new diagnostic tools to ensure faster, more accurate disease detection
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Advanced new diagnostic tools to ensure faster, more accurate disease detection
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionHolding China accountable for intellectual property theft, cyberattacks, and unfair trade practices
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Holding China accountable for intellectual property theft, cyberattacks, and unfair trade practices
Health care
Candidate positionVA Medical & Prosthetic Research Funding to advance treatments for combat-related injuries
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VA Medical & Prosthetic Research Funding to advance treatments for combat-related injuries
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionMilitary and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression
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Military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression
Health care
Candidate positionBetter mental health resources for veterans, including increased funding for PTSD and suicide prevention
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Better mental health resources for veterans, including increased funding for PTSD and suicide prevention
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionKeeping NATO unified and strengthening European alliances
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Keeping NATO unified and strengthening European alliances
Health care
Candidate positionHealth disparities persist across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. Congressman Carson is committed to addressing barriers to care, improving maternal health outcomes, and ensuring equitable access to medical services. That includes: Strengthening Black maternal health initiatives to combat high maternal mortality rates Expanding access to community health centers in underserved areas Addressing environmental health concerns that disproportionately impact communities of color
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Health disparities persist across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. Congressman Carson is committed to addressing barriers to care, improving maternal health outcomes, and ensuring equitable access to medical services. That includes: Strengthening Black maternal health initiatives to combat high maternal mortality rates Expanding access to community health centers in underserved areas Addressing environmental health concerns that disproportionately impact communities of color
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionHolding Russia accountable for war crimes and destabilizing actions
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Holding Russia accountable for war crimes and destabilizing actions
Health care
Candidate positionDecisions about health care should be between a woman and her doctor—not politicians. Congressman Carson remains committed to expanding protections, increasing research, and ensuring every woman has access to the care she needs.
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Decisions about health care should be between a woman and her doctor—not politicians. Congressman Carson remains committed to expanding protections, increasing research, and ensuring every woman has access to the care she needs.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionA just and lasting peace through a two-state solution
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A just and lasting peace through a two-state solution
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionAn end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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An end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionIncreased U.S. action against ethnic-based violence
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Increased U.S. action against ethnic-based violence
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionAccountability for armed groups and state security forces committing atrocities
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Accountability for armed groups and state security forces committing atrocities
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionExpanded access to telehealth services for disabled veterans
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Expanded access to telehealth services for disabled veterans