Jim
Baird
Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Baird seeks a fifth term representing Indiana's 4th Congressional District.
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Jim Baird is the Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th Congressional District. A lifelong resident of West Central Indiana, he is based in Greencastle, Indiana. He holds a Bachelor of Science (1967) and Master of Science (1969) in animal science from Purdue University, and a doctorate in monogastric nutrition from the University of Kentucky (1975). 12
Before entering Congress, Baird operated Indiana Home Care Plus, a home healthcare agency, and Baird Family Farms with his family. 12 He served as a Putnam County Commissioner from 2006 to 2010, then as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives for eight years, from 2010 to 2018. 12
Baird was first elected to the U.S. House in 2018. As of 2026, he is the incumbent seeking a fifth term representing Indiana's 4th Congressional District. 16
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th Congressional District
- Website
- electbaird.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Jim Baird voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 3.2%
- with their party’s majority
- 92%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 11newsRep. Jim Baird and wife hospitalized after car accident; Trump says both will be OK
President Trump reported that Baird and his wife were recovering in hospital after what he described as a 'pretty bad accident,' and said both would be OK. The crash's location and circumstances had not been made public, and Baird had not publicly commented as of the report.
GOP Rep. Jim Baird and wife hospitalized after car accident—here's what happened and why does this matter for House Republicans - The Economic Times · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsIndiana Capital Chronicle roundup: Baird seeks fifth term, faces Cox and Bokash
A general-election candidate roundup reported Baird is seeking a fifth term. His April questionnaire identified lowering costs, securing the border, reducing federal spending and regulation, energy independence, and stronger immigration enforcement as priorities.
All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here’s who’s running. - NewsBreak · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsEarly voting begins in Indiana ahead of Nov. 3 general election
Early voting opened in Indiana on October 6, 2026. The District 4 ballot includes Republican Jim Baird, Democrat Drew Cox, and independent David Bokash.
All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsReport: Baird expensed more for D.C. lodging and meals than other House members
The Indianapolis Star reported on a Washington Post analysis showing Baird filed more D.C.-related lodging and meal expenses than other House members over the prior two years. The report noted this was not by itself evidence of wrongdoing.
An Indiana lawmaker filed the most D.C.-related expenses · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsFox59 summarizes District 4 primary results and Trump endorsement of Baird
Fox59 published a summary of the Indiana 4th Congressional District race, detailing Baird's primary victory and his previously reported Trump endorsement.
Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsWFYI voter guide highlights Baird fundraising and debate criticism from Cox
WFYI reported Baird raised $358,292 through June 30, including $187,000 from PACs, with SpaceX and the National Auto Dealers Association as top special-interest donors. Democrat Drew Cox criticized Baird for not attending his first three town halls and predicted Baird would 'continue to not debate me.' Baird did not participate in the WFYI interview.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District - WFYI · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1newsBaird wins Republican primary with 60.5% of the vote
Baird received 60.5% of the May Republican primary vote, defeating state Rep. Craig Haggard (30.5%) and John Piper (8.9%).
Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 1endorsementTrump endorses Jim Baird for re-election, Baird reports 'complete and total' backing
Baird stated in January that President Trump had given him his 'complete and total endorsement' ahead of the 2026 race for Indiana's 4th Congressional District.
Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationBaird's campaign listed NRA-PVF as an endorser, as reported by WFYI in April 2026. Exact endorsement date not found. wfyi.org
- Indiana Farm Bureau organizationIndiana Farm Bureau endorsed Baird among 33 candidates in the 2026 primary cycle; a Farm Bureau representative presented Baird with an endorsement check from the organization's federal PAC, ELECT. linkedin.com
- Indiana Right to Life organizationBaird's campaign listed Indiana Right to Life as an endorser, as reported by WFYI in April 2026. Exact endorsement date not found. wfyi.org
- Donald Trump officialTrump posted on Truth Social: 'Jim Baird has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' followtrumpstruth.com · Jan 23, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IN-04 · R | Won | 134,864 | 68.2% |
| 2020 | U.S. House IN-04 · R | Won | 225,531 | 66.6% |
| 2018 | U.S. House IN-04 · R | Won | 156,539 | 64.1% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $358K
- Spent
- $481K
- Cash on hand
- $92K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8IN04199(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] GOP Rep. Jim Baird and wife hospitalized after car accident—here's what happened and why does this matter for House Republicans - The Economic Times(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here’s who’s running. - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] An Indiana lawmaker filed the most D.C.-related expenses(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Election 2026: Indiana's Fourth Congressional District Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 4th Congressional District - WFYI(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [7] James "Jim" Baird - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Jul 4, 2026
- [8] Congressman Baird Votes on Resolution to Unlock Funding for Homeland Security, Prioritize Safety(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
- [9] Congressman Baird's Legislation to Increase Interagency ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
- [10] Indiana's 4th Congressional District sees challengers for Rep. Jim ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
- [11] Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.'s Post(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
- [12] Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for White ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
- [13] Congressman Baird Votes for SAVE America Act, Supports ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
- [14] Donald J. Trump on Truth Social(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2026
- [15] Congressman Baird Votes to Avert Government Shutdown ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2025
- [16] Primary candidate Q&A: U.S. House 4th District, Republicans(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2025
- [17] Standing Against a Wave of Socialism and Saying 'No' - Jim Baird(opens in a new tab) Apr 1, 2021