Indiana's 4th Congressional District

Indiana's 4th Congressional District

Incumbent

Jim Baird

Assumed office: January 3, 2019

Indiana's 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Jim Baird (R).

As of the 2020 Census, Indiana representatives represented an average of 754,476 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 722,398 residents.

Elections

• 2030
• 2028
• 2026
• 2024
• 2022
• 2020
• 2018

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2030

There are no official candidates yet for this election.

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2028

There are no official candidates yet for this election.

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 4

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jim Baird (R)
		Drew Cox (D)
		Thomas D. Hall Jr. (D)
		John Whetstone (D)
	Submit photo	Chad Elwartowski (R)
		Craig Haggard (R)
		Anthony Hustedt-Mai (R)

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See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Incumbent Jim Baird (R) defeated Derrick Holder (D) and Ashley Groff (L) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird (R)	64.8	209,794
		Derrick Holder (D)	30.9	100,091
	Submit photo	Ashley Groff (L)	4.2	13,710

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 323,595
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Derrick Holder (D) defeated Rimpi Girn (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Holder	63.5	7,709
		Rimpi Girn	36.5	4,436

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,145
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Incumbent Jim Baird (R) defeated Charles Bookwalter (R) and John Piper (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird	64.7	48,723
		Charles Bookwalter	27.2	20,505
		John Piper	8.0	6,052

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 75,280
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Craig Haggard (R)
• Jerry Jones (R)
• Trent A. Lester (R)
• Christopher John Lucas (R)

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Incumbent Jim Baird (R) defeated Roger Day (D) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird (R)	68.2	134,864
	Submit photo	Roger Day (D)	31.8	62,834

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 197,698
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Roger Day (D) defeated Howard Pollchik (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Roger Day	68.2	5,680
	Submit photo	Howard Pollchik	31.8	2,648

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,328
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Incumbent Jim Baird (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird	100.0	50,342

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,342
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Charles Bookwalter (R)

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Incumbent Jim Baird (R) defeated Joe Mackey (D) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird (R)	66.6	225,531
		Joe Mackey (D)	33.4	112,984

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 338,515
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Joe Mackey (D) defeated Veronikka Ziol (D), Benjamin Frederick (D), and Howard Pollchik (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Mackey	53.9	18,086
	Submit photo	Veronikka Ziol	28.7	9,630
	Submit photo	Benjamin Frederick	13.4	4,484
	Submit photo	Howard Pollchik	4.0	1,328

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,528
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Incumbent Jim Baird (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird	100.0	65,806

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeffrey Alberts (R)

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 4

Jim Baird (R) defeated Tobi Beck (D) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird (R)	64.1	156,539
		Tobi Beck (D)	35.9	87,824

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 244,363 (100% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tobi Beck	34.6	6,467
	Submit photo	Veronikka Ziol	21.1	3,938
		Joe Mackey	16.1	3,013
	Submit photo	Roger Day	12.4	2,324
	Submit photo	Roland Ellis	9.2	1,712
		Darin Patrick Griesey	6.7	1,249

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 18,703
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sheryl Shipley (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 4 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Baird	36.6	29,319
		Steve Braun	29.5	23,602
		Diego Morales	15.0	11,997
		Jared Thomas	10.5	8,435
		Kevin Grant	4.6	3,667
		James Nease	2.6	2,097
		Tim Radice	1.3	1,013

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 80,130
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Previous election results

2016

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Todd Rokita (R) defeated John Dale (D) and Steven Mayoras (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Rokita withdrew from the race on July 15, 2016, in order to run for governor of Indiana following a ballot vacancy. Rokita was not chosen to fill that vacancy, prompting him to once again seek re-election to his House seat. Republican committee members decided on August 13 to reinstate Rokita on the ballot. Rokita defeated Kevin Grant in the Republican primary.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Todd Rokita Incumbent	64.6%	193,412
	Democratic	John Dale	30.5%	91,256
	Libertarian	Steven Mayoras	4.9%	14,766
Total Votes				299,434
Source: Indiana Division of Elections

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Todd Rokita Incumbent	69.3%	86,051
Kevin Grant	30.7%	38,200
Total Votes		124,251
Source: Indiana Secretary of State

2014

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 4th Congressional District of Indiana held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Todd Rokita (R) defeated challenger John Dale (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Todd Rokita Incumbent	66.9%	94,998
	Democratic	John Dale	33.1%	47,056
Total Votes				142,054
Source: Indiana Secretary of State Official Results

General election candidates

• Todd Rokita - Incumbent
• John Dale

May 6, 2014, primary results

Republican Primary

• Todd Rokita - Incumbenta
• Kevin Grant

Democratic Primary

• John Dalea
• Roger Day
• John Futrell
• Howard Joseph Pollchik
• Jeffrey Blaydes

2012

See also: Indiana's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012

The 4th Congressional District of Indiana held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012, in which incumbent Todd Rokita (R) won re-election. He defeated Tara Nelson (D) and Benjamin J. Gehlhausen (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Todd Rokita Incumbent	62%	168,688
	Democratic	Tara Nelson	34.2%	93,015
	Libertarian	Benjamin J. Gehlhausen	3.9%	10,565
Total Votes				272,268
Source: Indiana Secretary of State "House of Representatives Election Results"

2010
On November 2, 2010, Todd Rokita won election to the United States House. He defeated David Sanders (D) and John Duncan (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Todd Rokita	68.6%	138,732
	Democratic	David Sanders	26.3%	53,167
	Libertarian	John Duncan	5.2%	10,423
Total Votes				202,322

2008
On November 4, 2008, Steve Buyer won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Nels Ackerson (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Steve Buyer incumbent	59.9%	192,526
	Democratic	Nels Ackerson	40.1%	129,038
Total Votes				321,564

2006
On November 7, 2006, Steve Buyer won re-election to the United States House. He defeated David Sanders (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Steve Buyer incumbent	62.4%	111,057
	Democratic	David Sanders	37.6%	66,986
Total Votes				178,043

2004
On November 2, 2004, Steve Buyer won re-election to the United States House. He defeated David Sanders (D) and Kevin R. Fleming (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Steve Buyer incumbent	69.5%	190,445
	Democratic	David Sanders	28.3%	77,574
	Libertarian	Kevin R. Fleming	2.2%	6,117
Total Votes				274,136

2002
On November 5, 2002, Steve Buyer won election to the United States House. He defeated Bill Abbott (D) and Jerry L. Susong (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Steve Buyer	71.4%	112,760
	Democratic	Bill Abbott	26.1%	41,314
	Libertarian	Jerry L. Susong	2.5%	3,934
Total Votes				158,008

2000
On November 7, 2000, Mark E. Souder won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael (Mike) Dewayne Foster (D) and Michael Donlan (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Indiana District 4 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mark E. Souder incumbent	62.3%	131,051
	Republican	Michael (Mike) Dewayne Foster	35.4%	74,492
	Libertarian	Michael Donlan	2.3%	4,887
Total Votes				210,430

District map

Redistricting

2020-2021

See also: Redistricting in Indiana after the 2020 census

The Indiana General Assembly approved new congressional district maps on October 1, 2021, which were signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) on October 4, 2021. The Indiana House Republican caucus released draft congressional boundaries on September 14, 2021. The Indiana state Senate approved the new district plans by a vote of 36-12, with all votes to approve by Republicans. Eleven Senate Democrats joined State Sen. Ron Grooms (R) in voting against the maps. The Indiana House of Representatives approved the new district boundaries by a vote of 64-25. All votes in favor were by Republicans and 22 Democrats and three Republicans voted against. This map took effect for Indiana's 2022 congressional elections. Indiana was the fourth state to enact congressional redistricting after the 2020 census.

In a statement issued after signing the maps, Gov. Holcomb said, "Today I signed HB 1581, completing this once-in-a-decade constitutionally required process. I want to thank both the House and Senate for faithfully following through in an orderly and transparent way. And, a special thanks to every Hoosier who participated in the process by sharing their local perspective and input." Kaitlin Lange of the Indianapolis Star wrote that the "congressional map also likely will enable Republicans to keep seven of the nine congressional seats in Indiana and make the 5th District, which contains suburban Hamilton County, a more reliably Republican district.”

How does redistricting in Indiana work? In Indiana, the state legislature is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. The legislature must approve a redistricting plan by the close of the first legislative session occurring after completion of the United States Census. The governor may veto the lines drawn by the state legislature.

In the event that both chambers of the state legislature do not approve a congressional redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines. The commission comprises the following members:

1. Speaker of the House
2. President Pro Tempore of the Senate
3. Chair of the Elections Committee, Indiana State Senate
4. Chair of the Elections and Apportionment Committee, Indiana House of Representatives
5. A gubernatorial appointment

The Indiana Constitution mandates that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no such requirements for congressional district lines.

2020

2024

2010-2011

This is the 4th congressional district of Indiana after the 2001 redistricting process.

See also: Redistricting in Indiana after the 2010 census

In 2011, the Indiana State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

2026

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+15. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 15 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 4th the 73rd most Republican district nationally.

2024

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 4th the 60th most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 63.4%-34.3%.

2022

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+18. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 18 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 4th the 60th most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 34.3% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 63.4%.

2018

Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+17. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 17 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 4th Congressional District the 69th most Republican nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.99. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.99 points toward that party.

See also

• Redistricting in Indiana
• Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
• Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
• Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2020
• Indiana's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

External links

• GovTrack District 4

Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)