James R. Baird R
U.S. Representative, Indiana — 4th District
45%of eligible voters actively chose them
71%turnout (2024)
87%voted on the prevailing side
100%of recent votes with their party
$2raised per vote that elected them
Where they rank
Legitimacy45% · #326 of 412 in the House
lowesthighest
Competitiveness32 pts · #248 of 412 in the House
closestsafest
Turnout71% · #312 of 412 in the House
lowesthighest
Outside money$28K · #206 of 350 in the House
mostleast
Money raised$565K · #410 of 426 in the House
mostleast
Party independence100% · #402 of 430 in the House
most indep.most loyal
How they won (2024)
JIM BAIRD (R) won with 253,807 votes, over DERRICK HOLDER (D) with 125,593. 395,957 votes were cast out of an estimated 560,100 eligible citizens — meaning 29% of eligible voters did not vote in this race.
2026 race — full race page ↗
- Incumbent: James R Baird R
- Challenger: Anthony D Hustedt-Mai R
- Challenger: Craig Haggard R
- Challenger: Drew Cox D
- Challenger: Joseph William Mackey D
- Challenger: Paul Bryant McPherson D
Statutory candidates who have filed with the FEC for the 2026 cycle — challengers keep filing all cycle. Source: FEC candidates.
Contact
- Washington office: 2303 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1404
- Phone: 202-225-5037
- Official site: baird.house.gov
- Social: @RepJimBaird
District offices
- Danville, IN 46122-1779 — 355 S Washington St, Suite 210 · 317-563-5567
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has a jurisdiction over a range of matters related to energy research and development, federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories, astronautical research and development, civil aviation, environmental research and development; marine research, and more. The Committee oversees the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and National Weather Service. It also reviews laws, programs, and Government activities relating to non-military research and development to report back to the House.
- House Committee on Agriculture The House Committee on Agriculture has legislative jurisdiction over agriculture, food, rural development, and forestry.
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs The House Committee on Foreign Affairs considers legislation that impacts the diplomatic community, which includes the Department of State, the Agency for International Development, the Peace Corps, the United Nations, and the enforcement of the Arms Export Control Act.
Recent roll-call votes (30)
- NayH R 9237 — On Motion to Recommit (16-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 5362 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (16-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 8595 — On Passage (15-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- NayH R 8595 — On Motion to Recommit (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- NoH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- NoH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- NoH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 1181 — On Passage (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- NayH R 1181 — On Motion to Recommit (14-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 139 — On Passage (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH RES 1423 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH RES 1423 — On Ordering the Previous Question (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 8897 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (13-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 3106 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (13-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH RES 1399 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (30-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- NayH CON RES 108 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (30-Jun-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH RES 1398 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (30-Jun-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- YeaH RES 1398 — On Ordering the Previous Question (30-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 7128 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (29-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 7757 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (29-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 2478 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (25-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 915 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (24-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 7401 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (24-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 6644 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt (23-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaS 629 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (23-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH RES 1335 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (11-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 9238 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (11-Jun-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- YeaH R 8464 — On Passage (10-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
Financial disclosures (1)
- Filing extension · filed 5/15/2026
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