U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District · Indiana 2026 General Election

Drew Cox

Democratic

Music instructor, Purdue University · Lafayette

The gist

Supports a single-payer Medicare for All system
Supports overturning Citizens United; refuses corporate PAC donations
Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $17
Supports a federal moratorium on AI data centers
Proposes cutting military aid to nations committing violent acts
Pledges to vote against authorizing further wars
Supports higher tax brackets for the ultra-wealthy

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Supports a single-payer Medicare for All system
The Issues — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“Drew is in support of a single-payer medicare for all healthcare system.”
Supports overturning Citizens United; refuses corporate PAC donations
Home — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“our campaign is committed to overturning Citizens United and getting big money out of politics … refusing to accept any corporate PAC donations”
Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $17
Worker and Union Rights — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“He will fight for the passage of the Raise the Wage Act raising the federal minimum wage to 17 dollars an hour”
Supports a federal moratorium on AI data centers
The Issues — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“Drew will fight to implement a federal moratorium on AI data centers, as well as regulation requiring that all data centers use green energy”
Proposes cutting military aid to nations committing violent acts
The Issues — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“He is committed to pulling military aid from all nations committing violent acts, particularly the genocide in Gaza.”
Pledges to vote against authorizing further wars
End the Senseless Wars and Support our Veterans — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“will vote against authorizing any more needless, illegal wars”
Supports higher tax brackets for the ultra-wealthy
The Issues — Drew Cox for Indiana
Campaign website · Drew Cox for Indiana · drewcox.org
“Drew advocates for the implementation of a progressive tax system with higher tax brackets for the ultra wealthy”

Jim Baird

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative; farmer · Greencastle

The gist

Voted for a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdownIn office
Supported extending the current federal hemp definitionIn office
Sponsored the NOPE Act restricting UN funding over Palestinian statusIn office
Sponsored a bill waiving passport fees for Purple Heart recipientsIn office
Introduced a bill creating a state advisory committee at EPAIn office
Co-sponsored a bipartisan overhaul of VA servicesIn office
Voted for bills targeting fraud in federal programsIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Voted for a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown
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.”
Supported extending the current federal hemp definition
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.”
Sponsored the NOPE Act restricting UN funding over Palestinian status
Congressman Baird Applauds Passage of Four Priority Bills in House Foreign Affairs Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Jul 23, 2026 · baird.house.gov
“ensure Americans' tax dollars are not funneled to entities like the Palestine Liberation Organization”
Sponsored a bill waiving passport fees for Purple Heart recipients
Congressman Baird Applauds Passage of Four Priority Bills in House Foreign Affairs Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Jul 23, 2026 · baird.house.gov
“Eliminates passport book fees for Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients.”
Introduced a bill creating a state advisory committee at EPA
Congressman Baird Introduces Bill to Give States, Territories, and Tribes a Stronger Voice at EPA
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Baird · Jul 16, 2026 · baird.house.gov
“Local experts should have input in the decisions directly affecting their own communities.”
Co-sponsored a bipartisan overhaul of VA services
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”
Voted for bills targeting fraud in federal programs
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.”