Biography
Drew Cox is the Democratic nominee for Indiana's 4th District. A Marine Corps veteran, 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]
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][2] 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][3]
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][3]
Cox won the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary in a field of eight candidates with 30.4% of the vote. He is challenging Republican Rep. Jim Baird, the incumbent in the 4th District.[1][2]
- 1.Drew Cox · Drew Cox campaign website / Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-04-15 Candidate's own words
- 2.Crowded field for 4th Congressional District Democratic primary · Current · 2026-04-13 News report
- 3.Congressional District 4 - Democrat (voter guide) · Indiana Capital Chronicle News report
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
