Voters in Indiana’s 4th and 6th Congressional Districts will choose between Republican incumbents and Democratic challengers in November contests where affordability is among the candidates’ competing priorities. In the 4th District, which stretches from Indianapolis’ western suburbs north toward the Region, U.S. Rep. Jim Baird is seeking a fifth term. His opponent, Democrat Drew Cox, won his party’s nomination in an eight-candidate primary. Baird has emphasized agriculture, military strength, border security and an “America First” agenda. Cox has called for reducing the influence of big money in politics and advancing policies that benefit young people. In the 6th District, covering southeastern Central Indiana, U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve faces Democrat Cinde Wirth in a rematch. Shreve entered Congress in 2025 after an unsuccessful run for Indianapolis mayor. He narrowly survived his party’s primary this year; Wirth, a former teacher, lost to him by more than 30 percentage points in 2024. Both candidates have highlighted affordability. Shreve also prioritizes border security, government spending cuts, law enforcement and the military. Wirth has focused on working families, public education, access to health care and the environment. The Cook Political Report rates both seats “solid” Republican. Indiana’s congressional contests are often effectively decided in the primary, amid strong straight-ticket voting for Republicans and district boundaries that favor the GOP. Congressional representatives also serve as a point of contact for constituents seeking help with federal agencies and benefits, passport problems and local project funding. Early voting is underway, and Election Day is Nov. 3.