David
E. Bokash
David E. Bokash is an independent write-in candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
David E. Bokash is an independent write-in candidate running in Indiana's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. A fifth-generation Hoosier from Lebanon, Indiana, he was born in Northwest Indiana and attended Lebanon High School before earning BS and MS degrees in engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. 23
Bokash's career spanned engineering, consulting, and business advisory roles, including positions as a systems engineer at Hughes Aircraft, a team leader at the Aerospace Corporation, a strategy consultant at Price Waterhouse, a technical project manager at Federal Express, a product manager at SAP Labs, and a business adviser for the Northern California SBDC Regional Network. He received an Outstanding Trainer award from California Resources & Training in 2012. WFYI describes his occupation as retired engineer and business consultant. 23
During his time at Purdue, Bokash was elected to the Student Senate and was later selected by Governor Robert Orr to serve on the Purdue University Board of Trustees. WFYI reports that the 2026 congressional race is his first run for public office. 23
Bokash is challenging Republican incumbent Jim Baird as a write-in independent candidate. His campaign is listed on the Indiana Election Division's official 2026 general candidate list. 369
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- bokash4indiana.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Sep 28newsTelemundo Indy covers Bokash as write-in candidate in Spanish-language election report
Telemundo Indy reported that Bokash would run as a write-in candidate, meaning voters must write his name rather than select him from the printed ballot. It summarized his proposals to reduce the federal deficit and spending, improve healthcare-system sustainability, and reduce funding for foreign military interventions.
¿quiénes buscan llegar al Congreso por Indiana? · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsFox 59 profiles Bokash as independent write-in candidate in Indiana's 4th District race
Fox 59 described Bokash as an independent write-in candidate and summarized his priorities: reducing the deficit, cutting spending, improving healthcare, and reducing foreign military interventions. It reported that Bokash's website cited passage of the 'so-called Big Beautiful Bill' as prompting his run, quoting his aim to 'reverse this reckless spending before it damages our financial markets and overall economy.'
Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsWFYI publishes Bokash interview and profile for Indiana's 4th District voter guide
WFYI reported that Bokash accepted its interview invitation and published the full, unedited audio and transcript. Bokash identified addressing federal budget deficits as his top priority, criticized both parties for failing to address them, and supported broad spending cuts. He also discussed healthcare costs, foreign policy, and using tax policy to encourage higher employee pay. WFYI noted it was unclear which statistics Bokash referenced regarding wages and corporate profits. WFYI also reported finding no Bokash campaign committee at the FEC and no donor information at OpenSecrets, noting federal registration is not required if a candidate raises or spends less than $5,000.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District - WFYI · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6IN04243(opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Independent Candidate for Indiana's Fourth Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] ¿quiénes buscan llegar al Congreso por Indiana?(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [3] Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [4] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District - WFYI(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026