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Indiana · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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U.S. House · District 4 Vote for one
Jim Baird Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Baird seeks a fifth term representing Indiana's 4th Congressional District. Full profile → David E. Bokash Independent David E. Bokash is an independent write-in candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Drew Cox Democratic Democratic candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District; Marine veteran, musician, and Purdue music instructor running against incumbent Jim Baird Full profile →

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IssueJim Baird
Republican
David E. Bokash
Independent
Drew Cox
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief, reduced spending, and energy independence to lower inflation Voted 86 yes · 3 no · 5 missedSupports across-the-board spending cuts and tax incentives for higher wages Supports raising minimum wage, unions, and progressive taxation
Housingno sourced position Voted 3 yes · 2 missedno sourced position Supports affordable housing legislation for working class
Health careSupports expanding access to quality rural healthcare Voted 33 yes Supports public-utilities-style oversight of health insurance premiums Supports Medicare for All single-payer healthcare system
ImmigrationSupports border wall, Trump border policies, and stricter enforcement Voted 24 yes · 1 no no sourced position Supports strong ICE oversight; abolition if noncompliant
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly anti-abortion; believes issue belongs to states post-Roe Voted 4 yes no sourced position Supports reproductive freedom as a healthcare decision
Educationno sourced position Voted 28 yes · 2 missedno sourced position no sourced position
Climate & energySupports coal and domestic energy production; no climate action stance Voted 110 yes · 5 missedno sourced position Supports moratorium on AI data centers; requires green energy use
Crime & public safetySupports funding DHS, Border Patrol, and immigration enforcement Voted 76 yes · 2 missedno sourced position Supports ICE oversight and accountability to law enforcement standards
Taxes & budgetSupports spending cuts, fiscal responsibility, and tax cuts Voted 56 yes · 2 no · 3 missedProposes tax credits to incentivize employer wage increases and profit sharing Supports progressive taxes on the wealthy and closing corporate loopholes
GunsOpposes expanded background checks; defends Second Amendment rights Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship and voter ID for federal elections Voted 13 yes · 3 missedAdvocates for independent representation over partisan loyalty Supports overturning Citizens United and expanding the House
Foreign policy & defenseHawkish on China and Iran; supports U.S. military action and allies Voted 99 yes · 9 no · 3 missedSupports restoring professional diplomacy and limiting military interventions Opposes U.S. military aid to nations committing violent acts; anti-war

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