Representative Julia M. Carson

Julia M. Carson served as a Representative from Indiana in the United States Congress from 1997 to 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Julia M. Carson contributed to the legislative process during 6 terms in office.

Julia M. Carson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Julia M. Carson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Julia May Carson (née Porter; July 8, 1938 – December 15, 2007) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Indiana’s 7th congressional district from 1997 until she died in 2007 (numbered as the 10th District from 1997 to 2003). Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent Indianapolis in the U.S. Congress. She was also the second African American woman elected to Congress from Indiana, after Katie Hall, and her grandson André Carson succeeded to her seat following her death.