George Hornedo Campaign Releases Detailed Memo on Rep. André Carson's Ineffectiveness

Memo outlines 17 years of underperformance, missed federal funding, and lost opportunities for Indianapolis

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Indianapolis, IN — Today, Democratic congressional candidate George Hornedo (IN-07) released a comprehensive memo laying out the case that Congressman André Carson has been ineffective in representing Indiana's 7th Congressional District since taking office in 2008. The memo combines legislative effectiveness data, missed federal grant opportunities, and comparative analysis of peer cities and congressional districts.

 

Drawing on nonpartisan research from the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) and extensive public records, Hornedo's memo documents years of below-average legislative performance and a troubling pattern of missed chances to secure federal investment in Indianapolis.

 

"This isn't personal. It's about performance. Congressman Carson has been in office for nearly 20 years, but the numbers don't lie: we have fallen behind our peers," said Hornedo. "Whether it's federal grants we didn’t win, programs we didn’t join, or bills that never passed, the evidence is overwhelming. Indianapolis deserves better."

 

The memo highlights:

 

• Carson’s consistent underperformance in CEL rankings, placing him near the bottom of House Democrats in legislative effectiveness.

 

• Numerous missed federal funding opportunities across transportation, housing, public safety, and education—many of which comparable cities like Columbus, Kansas City, and Milwaukee secured during the same period.

 

• A detailed roadmap for how Hornedo would deliver different results: by aggressively advocating for competitive grants, coordinating closely with local leaders, and ensuring every dollar available to Indianapolis is pursued.

 

Hornedo emphasized, "This is about raising the bar. I've helped bring hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to communities across the country. I know how the system works and I know how to get things done."

The full memo is available HERE.