Indiana's 7th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is entirely located within Marion County and includes most of Indianapolis, except for the southern side, which is located within the 6th district. The district is currently represented by Democrat André Carson, who won a special election in 2008 to succeed his grandmother Julia Carson following her death in 2007. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of D+19, it is the most Democratic district in Indiana. The district is one of three to be represented by a Muslim in the United States (the others being Michigan's 13th, represented by Rashida Tlaib, and Minnesota's 5th, represented by Ilhan Omar). This district and its predecessors have not elected a Republican since 1972, and it is considered a safe Democratic seat. Composition As of 2023, Indiana’s 7th congressional district is located entirely in Marion County, covering the capital Indianapolis, except for the southernmost townships of the county. Marion County is split between this district and the 6th district. They are partitioned by E Troy Ave. The 7th district encompasses the cities of Indianapolis and Lawrence, and the surrounding 6 townships of Pike, Washington, Lawrence, Warren, Center, and Wayne, and part of the city of Beech Grove. Largest Cities Cities within the district with more than 10,000 residents. Indianapolis - 887,642 Lawrence - 49,370 Election results from presidential races Characteristics The current area of the 7th District is largely the same as what had been the 10th District from 1983 to 2003. It includes all of Center Township, now widely regarded as a Democratic stronghold due to its large African American population and gentrified middle class. Traditionally, the city and the district has been more competitive and much more Republican. In fact, for years Indianapolis was one of the most Republican metropolitan areas in the country, particularly during the years when Richard Lugar and William H. Hudnut III served as Mayor of Indianapolis. However, in recent decades, much of the affluence of the city has begun to migrate to the edges of the city and outer Marion County, which has resulted in the Democratic lean. The southern portion of Marion County, which tilts more Republican, is not included in the district. The southern and eastern parts of the district include the more modest neighborhoods of the city, which is home to Amtrak's largest repair yard. Since the late