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GOP picks replacement for Carson seat |
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By David Matthews
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Posted: 07/21/08 07:11 PM [ET] |
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Indianapolis social worker Gabrielle Campo has been chosen by a Republican caucus to challenge freshman incumbent Rep. André Carson (D) in the 7th district in November.
Campo will replace former special-election candidate state Rep. Jon Elrod (R) on the ballot after he dropped out in June to focus on his state House seat.
Elrod lost to Carson 54-43 in the May special election. The Indianapolis seat had been more of a GOP target when it was held by Carson’s grandmother, the late Rep. Julia Carson (D).
Julia Carson died in December.
“Gabrielle is young, energetic and capable of waging a spirited challenge against Andre Carson,” district Republican Party Chairman John Hammond said in a statement. |
