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Julia Carson

American politician (1938-2007) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69

Julia May Carson 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. Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent Indianapolis in the U.S. Congress.

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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.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2007 · aged 69