Indiana holds a special U.S. House election on March 11, to fill the vacant 7th district seat. Indiana political parties nominate by convention, in special U.S. House elections. The 3 qualified parties have each nominated someone. The Democratic nominee, Andre Carson, was nominated on January 12. He is the grandson of the deceased former member of Congress (Julia Carson) and if elected, he would be the 2nd Muslim member of Congress. The Republican nominee is Jon Elrod. The Libertarian nominee is Sean Sheppard.

Independents, and the nominees of unqualified parties, must submit approximately 3,900 signatures by noon at January 22, in order to be on the ballot. The 7th district contains most of the city of Indianapolis.