- See André Carson's sponsored bills →André CarsonDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified$1.1M raised
- Patrick McAuleyRepublican✓ Verified
- James SceniakLibertarian✓ Verified
Where they stand
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Where they differ: André Carson supports investing in jobs, education, infrastructure, and innovation to create good-paying jobs and economic security, and he advocates for increased medical research funding and affordable healthcare for all, including protecting and expanding the ACA, Medicaid, and Medicare 1267. Patrick McAuley highlights the loss of 15,000 skilled-trades jobs since 2008 and aims to rejuvenate trade-job opportunities for young people, while criticizing federal appropriations as wasteful 41215. James Sceniak states that inflation is squeezing grocery budgets and proposes a 'Vet Care' plan giving veterans more healthcare choice, and he supports cutting government spending with a Rand Paul-style 'Penny Plan' to reduce the national debt 5916.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 12, 2026.
| Issue | André CarsonDemocratic | Patrick McAuleyRepublican | James SceniakLibertarian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Carson supports investing in jobs, education, infrastructure, and innovation to build a future with good-paying jobs and economic security for all Americans. Carson supports policies that create good-paying jobs, strengthen the middle class, and provide relief to those facing economic hardships, focusing on revitalizing American industry and expanding workforce development. Carson votes yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access, privacy in purchases, and the KIDS Act. | McAuley prioritizes expanded trades, apprenticeships, and skilled-job opportunities to help residents build careers and stay in their communities. McAuley says the district has lost 15,000 skilled-trades jobs since 2008 and wants to rejuvenate trade-job opportunities for young people. | Sceniak says inflation is squeezing Hoosier grocery budgets and calls it effectively another tax on families. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: André Carson supports investing in jobs, education, infrastructure, and innovation to create good-paying jobs and economic security, and he votes yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention but nay on Main Street Capital Access, privacy in purchases, and the KIDS Act 123. Patrick McAuley highlights the loss of 15,000 skilled-trades jobs since 2008 in the district and aims to rejuvenate trade-job opportunities for young people 4. James Sceniak states that inflation is squeezing grocery budgets in Indiana and calls it effectively another tax on families 5. | |||
| Healthcare | Carson advocates for increased medical research funding, especially for diseases disproportionately impacting disadvantaged communities of color. Carson supports affordable, high-quality health care for all, protecting and expanding the ACA, Medicaid, and Medicare, while fighting to lower prescription drug prices and invest in medical research. Carson votes yea on reauthorizations for EARLY Act, rural care, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Sceniak proposes a 'Vet Care' plan giving veterans more choice in their healthcare instead of being locked into certain VA procedures. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: André Carson supports affordable, high-quality health care for all, including protecting and expanding the ACA, Medicaid, and Medicare, and advocates for increased medical research funding, especially for diseases disproportionately impacting disadvantaged communities of color 12. He voted yea on reauthorizations for the EARLY Act, rural care, and SUPPORT for Patients, but voted nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums 3. James Sceniak proposes a 'Vet Care' plan that would give veterans more choice in their healthcare instead of being locked into certain VA procedures 4. | |||
| Immigration | Carson supports comprehensive immigration reform that keeps the nation safe, unites families, welcomes refugees, and addresses challenges faced by undocumented immigrants. Carson votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration. | McAuley says he supports continued immigration for people seeking opportunity, citing the country's immigrant history. | Sceniak supports welcoming legal immigration and an easier citizenship process, but calls current ICE enforcement tactics unconstitutional. |
| Where they differ on Immigration: André Carson supports comprehensive immigration reform that keeps the nation safe, unites families, welcomes refugees, and addresses challenges faced by undocumented immigrants 1. He votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration 2. Patrick McAuley supports continued immigration for people seeking opportunity, citing the country's immigrant history 3. James Sceniak supports welcoming legal immigration and an easier citizenship process, but calls current ICE enforcement tactics unconstitutional 4. | |||
| Public Safety & Crime | Carson, a former law enforcement officer, is a key voice against police misconduct and supports public safety reforms. Carson votes yea on the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, and cashless bail reporting, but nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, and keeping violent offenders off streets. | McAuley supports stronger community-police relationships, more officers living and working in the same precincts, and targeted resources to reduce crime without empty rhetoric. | No public position found. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: André Carson, a former law enforcement officer, opposes police misconduct and advocates for public safety reforms 1. He voted in favor of the GUARD Act, prison staff safety, and cashless bail reporting, but against privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment protection, and measures to keep violent offenders off the streets 2. Patrick McAuley supports enhancing community-police relationships, increasing officers living and working in their precincts, and allocating targeted resources to reduce crime 3. | |||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Carson votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims but nay on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions including AGOA extension and continuing appropriations acts. | McAuley criticizes federal appropriations as wasteful, citing different accounts funding the same programs. | Sceniak wants to cut government spending, citing a Rand Paul-style 'Penny Plan,' to reduce the national debt. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: André Carson votes in favor of tax relief for fraud victims but against several appropriations and budget resolutions such as the AGOA extension and continuing appropriations acts 1. Patrick McAuley criticizes federal appropriations as wasteful, highlighting instances where different accounts fund the same programs 2. James Sceniak advocates for cutting government spending through a Rand Paul-style 'Penny Plan' aimed at reducing the national debt 3. | |||
| Energy & Environment | Carson supports a broad energy strategy including renewables and cleaner fossil fuels, combating climate change, modernizing the power grid, and promoting clean transportation and energy independence. Carson votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Carson votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on the National Defense Authorization Act and FISA Amendments extension. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Sceniak calls himself 'pro-peace,' backing a strong national defense but opposing troops intervening in conflicts overseas. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: André Carson voted yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but voted nay on the National Defense Authorization Act and the FISA Amendments extension 1. James Sceniak describes himself as 'pro-peace,' supporting a strong national defense while opposing troops intervening in conflicts overseas 2. | |||