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Drew
Cox

Democratic candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District; Marine veteran, musician, and Purdue music instructor running against incumbent Jim Baird

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Background

Drew Cox is the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Indiana's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican Jim Baird. 1422 Cox is a lifelong Hoosier who resides in Lafayette and was raised in the district. 1417

Before entering politics, Cox served in the U.S. Marine Corps and built a career as a musician, professional drummer and percussionist, and educator. 58 He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology from Anderson University (2006), a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from Indiana University (2014), a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2023), and an Associate of Applied Science in Energy Technology from Ivy Tech Community College (2025). 59

Cox works as a visiting music instructor in Purdue University's Liberal Arts Music Department, though as of September 2026 he was reported to be taking leave from that position to campaign full-time. 1417 This is his first run for public office. 14

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Indiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Visiting Music Instructor, Purdue University (on campaign leave)
Website
drewcox.org(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    WNDU summarizes Cox campaign themes: healthcare, workers' rights, veterans' services, and campaign finance reform

    WNDU reported that Cox's campaign themes include healthcare access, workers' rights, veterans' services, and reducing money's influence in politics. Cox opposes corporate PAC donations and supports overturning Citizens United.

    All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Cox iVoterGuide profile updated listing endorsements from AFL-CIO, Indiana AFL-CIO, and several PACs

    A candidate profile updated October 8 listed Cox's endorsements including the AFL-CIO, Indiana AFL-CIO, Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption, Track AIPAC, and DC Statehood PAC, among others. The profile did not provide specific endorsement dates.

    Voter Guide Profile for IN U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Drew Cox · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Early voting begins in Indiana; Cox and Baird listed on District 4 ballot

    WLKY reported that early voting had begun in Indiana's general election and listed Cox and Baird as candidates for District 4. The WFYI/WBAA voter guide also listed independent David Bokash on the ballot.

    Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 27
    news
    Cox campaigns in Cass County, reports raising $50,000 in grassroots fundraising

    At a Cass County campaign stop, Cox said he had raised $50,000 in a grassroots campaign. He discussed farmers' rights, government subsidies, hemp-farming legislation, tariffs, and lowering fuel emissions. The report did not provide a comparable FEC reporting date or reconcile the figure with the earlier $20,377 FEC figure.

    Democrat congressional candidate visits Cass County ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 21
    news
    Cox voter guide interview: backs Medicare-for-All, says Baird refuses to debate him

    In a WFYI/WBAA voter guide interview, Cox named healthcare, affordable economy, and government corruption as priorities. He said he had held three town halls with 13 more scheduled, and that Baird had not attended any. He also stated Baird would not debate him. A fact-check note disputed his claim that defense spending had doubled since 2005-06, saying it was higher but not quite doubled.

    2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 30
    filing
    Cox campaign reports $20,377 raised as of FEC mid-year filing deadline

    Cox's campaign committee reported $20,377 raised as of June 30, according to FEC data cited by WFYI/WBAA. The voter guide noted that OpenSecrets had no donor information for Cox at that time.

    2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. May 1
    filing
    Drew Cox wins Democratic primary for Indiana's 4th Congressional District with 30.4% of the vote

    Cox won the Democratic nomination in a crowded primary, receiving 30.4% of the vote according to Indiana Secretary of State results reported by Fox 59. The general-election field was set as Republican incumbent Jim Baird, Democrat Cox, and independent David Bokash.

    Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Indiana AFL-CIO union
    Listed on Indiana AFL-CIO's 2026 general-election endorsement page as 'District 4 - Drew Cox (D).' Page updated October 6, 2026; no specific endorsement date given. inaflcio.org
  • Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption organization
    Listed on Cox's iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • DC Statehood PAC organization
    Listed on Cox's iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • AFL-CIO union
    Listed on Cox's iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date given. The profile separately lists Indiana AFL-CIO. ivoterguide.com
  • Track AIPAC organization
    Listed on Cox's iVoterGuide profile and on Track AIPAC's endorsements page, which identifies Cox as a candidate for Indiana's 4th District in the general election; no endorsement date given. trackaipac.com

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$20K
Spent
$14K
Cash on hand
$6,863

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IN04193(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Cox Policy Initiatives — ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Our Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Labor 2026 | Indiana State AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Democrat congressional candidate visits Cass County ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  7. [7] Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  8. [8] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  9. [9] Voter Guide Profile for IN U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Drew Cox(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] Indiana's 4th Congressional District sees challengers for Rep. Jim ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
  11. [11] 2026 primary candidate Q&A: U.S. House 4th District(opens in a new tab) Apr 12, 2026
  12. [12] Drew Cox launch focuses on local fights over schools ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 8, 2026
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