U.S. House · Indiana's 4th District
Drew Cox
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Indiana's 4th District
- Result
- Jim Baird, projected winner
- Opponents
- Jim Baird (R); David Bokash (IND)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did6 statements · 0 votes
not a single cent, or a single weapon, whether offensive or "defensive", should be sent from the United States to Israel
Continue U.S. military aid to Israel
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 4
2026-11-03
| Jim Baird R | incumbent |
| Drew Cox D | challenger |
| David Bokash IND | challenger |
Won an eight-candidate May 5, 2026 Democratic primary with about 30% of the vote
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Campaign website says he will fight to pass a Medicare for All-style act to guarantee healthcare as a right, not a commodity.
Documented position[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Campaign website says he will fight for the Raise the Wage Act to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, indexed to inflation.
Documented position[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Campaign website says he will fight to pass the ROAD to Housing Act to ease zoning restrictions and support modular housing construction.
Documented position[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Campaign website says he supports the For the 99.5 Percent Act and a more progressive tax system with higher brackets for top earners and closing corporate tax loopholes.
Documented position[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
not a single cent, or a single weapon, whether offensive or "defensive", should be sent from the United States to Israel
Campaign website says he opposes sending further U.S. military aid or weapons to Israel and would refuse AIPAC campaign contributions.[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Campaign website calls for abolishing ICE and replacing it with what he describes as a fair, equitable immigration system.
Documented position[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Drew Cox, a Democratic Marine Corps veteran, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Indiana's 4th Congressional District to Jim Baird. He used the GI Bill to earn a doctorate in music and serves as a Visiting Instructor at Purdue University and as a percussionist with Lafayette ensembles.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Cox describes himself as a lifelong Hoosier, the son of an elementary school teacher with 35 years of service and a fourth-generation farmer.[1][4] He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2008 to 2012 and was honorably discharged in 2012. He used the GI Bill to attend Indiana University, then earned a doctorate in music from the University of Illinois and an associate degree in energy technology from Ivy Tech Community College.[1][5]
Cox serves as a Visiting Instructor at Purdue University. He performs as a percussionist with the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and the Lafayette Citizens Band, and is a member of the Marine Corps League and American Legion Post 11.[1][5]
Cox won the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary in a field of eight candidates with 30.4% of the vote. He challenged Republican Rep. Jim Baird, the incumbent in the 4th District.[1][4] He received 45.8% of the vote to Jim Baird's 54.2%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
In their own words
Priorities
- Says Congress has neglected tariffs, foreign conflict, and data-center regulation, creating an affordability crisis.[3]
- Says he wants a single-payer healthcare system that prioritizes people over corporate profit.[3]
- Says he wants ICE held to the same standards as other law enforcement agencies, including producing judicial warrants.[3]
Campaign money$20K raised · 98% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $20K
- Own money & loans $500
Largest committee contributions
No direct contributions from PACs or other committees in the FEC’s bulk data.
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/drew-cox
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Drew Cox · Drew Cox campaign website / Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-04-15 Candidate's own words
- 2.U.S. House · Indiana's 4th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 3.Drew Cox · Drew Cox campaign website / Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-04-15 Candidate's own words
- 4.Crowded field for 4th Congressional District Democratic primary · Current · 2026-04-13 News report
- 5.Congressional District 4 - Democrat (voter guide) · Indiana Capital Chronicle News report