IN-07: Carson will not run for reelection

Julia Carson, terminally ill from cancer, will not run for reelection in 2008 leaving the Democratic-leaning Indianapolis-based seat open.

This should make the seat slightly safer, but after the surprising defeat of Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, a Democrat, in elections earlier this month, who knows?

IN 07: Carson Terminally Ill

Sad news out of Indianapolis

Rep. Julia Carson (D-Indiana) has announced she is terminally ill with lung cancer. Carson has been ill since September and has not been present in Congress.