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U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District
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Jim Baird

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative; farmer
Lives in
Greencastle
Campaign website
baird.house.gov

U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th District, serving on the Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, and Science, Space, and Technology committees. A Vietnam veteran awarded the Bronze Star with V device and two Purple Hearts, he served eight years in the Indiana House and was a county commissioner.

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdownIn office

    H.R. 6500 extends federal funding until December 11, 2026.

    Congressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Sep 1, 2026 · baird.house.gov

    “Congress must responsibly address spending while keeping the government open, allowing essential federal personnel to keep working.”
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  • Voted for bills targeting fraud in federal programsIn office

    The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464), Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act (H.R. 8312) and No Aid for Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892).

    Congressman Baird Votes to End Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Programs

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Jun 11, 2026 · baird.house.gov

    “Hoosiers' tax dollars should be spent wisely, and our federal resources should go to those who truly need assistance the most.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supported extending the current federal hemp definitionIn office

    The extension, through December 11, 2026, was included in the same stopgap funding bill.

    Congressman Baird Votes to Pay Federal Employees, Avoid Harmful Government Shutdown

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Sep 1, 2026 · baird.house.gov

    “This short extension of the current hemp definition will provide Congress and farmers the time needed to develop a long-term solution.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Co-sponsored a bipartisan overhaul of VA servicesIn office

    Original cosponsor of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, sponsored by Rep. Mike Bost.

    Congressman Baird Supports Legislation to Take Care of Veterans

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Jun 15, 2026 · baird.house.gov

    “give veterans better access to healthcare, strengthen benefits for veterans and survivors, and reform outdated, bureaucratic processes at the VA”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jim Baird on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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