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  Carson, Julia M.
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AffiliationDemocratic  
<-  2009-01-01  
 
NameJulia M. Carson
Address2530 N. Park
Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
EmailNone
Website [Link]
Born July 08, 1938
DiedDecember 15, 2007 (69 years)
ContributorWabash
Last ModifedMr. Matt
Apr 30, 2023 12:55pm
Tags Black - Divorced - Cancer - Baptist - Straight -
InfoCARSON, Julia May, (grandmother of André Carson) a Representative from Indiana; born Julia May Porter in Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky., July 8, 1938; graduated from Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis, Ind., 1955; attended Martin University, Indianapolis, Ind., and Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Ind.; secretary, United Auto Workers, Local #550; staff assistant, United States Representative Andrew Jacobs, Jr., of Indiana, 1965-1972; member of the Indiana state house of representatives, 1972-1976; member of the Indiana state senate, 1976-1990; Indianapolis, Ind., center township trustee, 1990-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the five succeeding Congresses, served until her death on December 15, 2007 (January 3, 1997-December 15, 2007); died on December 15, 2007, in Indianapolis, Ind.; lay in state in Indiana state capitol in Indianapolis, December 21, 2007; interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind.

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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jan 12, 2008 03:45pm News Julia Carson's Grandson Chosen As Nominee For Special Election  Article New York Democrat 
Dec 15, 2007 10:00am News Rep. Julia Carson of Indianapolis dies  Article The Sunset Provision 
Nov 25, 2007 08:35am News [Congresswoman Julia Carson]: I have terminal cancer  Article J.R. 
Feb 28, 2005 12:00am News Congresswoman hurt in car crash  Article None Entered 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 6.75000 Average

FAMILY
Daughter Tanya Carson 1955-2011
Grandson Andre Carson 1974-

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RACES
  11/07/2006 IN - District 07 Won 53.76% (+7.51%)
  05/02/2006 IN District 07 - D Primary Won 81.27% (+70.06%)
  11/02/2004 IN - District 07 Won 54.35% (+10.67%)
  05/04/2004 IN - District 07 - D Primary Won 89.45% (+78.89%)
  11/05/2002 IN District 7 Won 53.13% (+8.98%)
  05/07/2002 IN District 7 - D Primary Won 90.79% (+81.59%)
  11/07/2000 IN District 10 Won 58.51% (+18.80%)
  05/02/2000 IN District 10 - D Primary Won 89.82% (+83.39%)
  11/03/1998 IN District 10 Won 58.34% (+18.98%)
  05/05/1998 IN District 10 - D Primary Won 87.18% (+74.35%)
  11/05/1996 IN District 10 Won 52.94% (+8.11%)
  05/07/1996 IN District 10 - D Primary Won 48.82% (+18.06%)
  11/08/1988 IN State Senate 34 Won 77.30% (+54.60%)
  05/03/1988 IN State Senate 34 - D Primary Won 85.49% (+70.98%)
  11/06/1984 IN State Senate 34 Won 76.46% (+52.92%)
  05/08/1984 IN State Senate 34 - D Primary Won 81.61% (+63.21%)
  11/04/1980 IN State Senate 34 Won 83.37% (+66.73%)
  05/06/1980 IN State Senate 34 - D Primary Won 91.10% (+82.20%)
  11/02/1976 IN State Senate 34 Won 82.77% (+65.55%)
  05/04/1976 IN State Senate 34 - D Primary Won 62.98% (+46.11%)
  11/05/1974 IN State House 45 Won 27.34% (+0.04%)
  05/07/1974 IN State House 45 - D Primary Won 26.27% (+2.45%)
  11/07/1972 IN State House 45 Won 24.41% (+0.00%)
  05/02/1972 IN State House 45 - D Primary Won 24.20% (+0.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
IN Governor - D Primary - May 06, 2008 D Jim Schellinger