Show Us the Money

Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana's 4th Congressional District has raised $283,484 for the 2026 election cycle, according to his latest campaign finance report filed with the Federal Election Commission. The incumbent congressman reported $118,985 in individual contributions and $163,200 from other political committees. His campaign ended the reporting period with $183,389 in cash on hand. Baird carries $210,000 in outstanding debt on his books.

Contributors

Political committee money makes up the largest share of Baird's fundraising this cycle. The $163,200 from other political committees accounts for roughly 58 percent of his total receipts. That pattern is consistent with his recent history: committee contributions have outpaced individual donations in every cycle since 2020. In 2024, Baird received $289,600 from political committees. He also took out a $200,000 personal loan that cycle to help cover expenses, repaying $160,000 of it before the year ended.

Candidate Rankings

Among all candidates running in Indiana in the 2026 cycle, Baird's $283,484 in total receipts place him well behind the state's top fundraisers. Rudy Yakym leads Indiana candidates with $4,026,297.71 raised, followed by Jefferson Shreve at $2,348,191.42 and Frank Mrvan at $1,873,645.08. Indiana's 2026 federal candidates have raised a combined $140 million so far, meaning Baird accounts for roughly 0.2 percent of all fundraising in the state. His $183,389 cash on hand may put him at a disadvantage compared to better-funded colleagues in more competitive districts.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

Incumbents in Indiana are generally outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in fundraising this cycle, a common pattern in congressional races. Baird's numbers are more modest than many of his fellow incumbents, reflecting the reliably Republican nature of his district. Republican candidates statewide have raised a combined $12,948,442.68 this cycle, while Democratic candidates have raised $4,610,366.88.

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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of April 15, 2026.

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