Economy
Supports lower federal spending, fewer regulations and domestic energy independence.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Jim Baird
Candidate for U.S. House · Indiana · District 4
Projected winner: Jim Baird
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 1:56 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. IN · Official state election information
See the state election authority for official reporting. IN · Official state election information
THE PERSON
Background
Jim Baird is a U.S. representative, farmer, small-business owner and Vietnam veteran who previously served in county and state government.
Roots
- U.S. representative
- Farmer and Vietnam veteran
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Immigration
Supports stronger border enforcement and more law-enforcement resources.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Redistricting
Supported Indiana's proposed 2025 congressional redraw.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 4 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 24, 2026.
Indiana Election Division · 2026 General Election candidate list (filename dated September 22) ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.