Craig Haggard
IN-04 Republican nominee?
$11.5K
MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationIndiana
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationHanover College (BA)
Notable personal detailsCraig Haggard is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District and a member of the Indiana House of Representatives (District 57, assumed office in 2022). He is a U.S. Marine Corps officer and former combat pilot who later served in the Indiana Air National Guard and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He has worked as a small business owner and commercial real estate broker.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax reductions and exemptions, particularly for active-duty military and veterans, and has sponsored legislation addressing property tax relief. Policy actions indicate a preference for targeted tax cuts rather than expanding taxes or large redistributive programs.
Healthcare
Supports improving healthcare access and affordability through market‑oriented reforms and transparency (for example, targeting hospital pricing practices) while opposing excessive government control. Emphasizes protecting rural healthcare access and veterans’ services without endorsing large public expansions. Positions are framed around fiscal conservatism and accountability rather than adoption of universal or single‑payer proposals.
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Immigration & Border
Craig Haggard emphasizes stronger border security and cooperation with federal immigration authorities, supports state-level measures to enforce immigration laws (including honoring ICE detainers and opposing sanctuary policies), and frames illicit drugs and human trafficking at the southern border as threats that require increased enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life and has accepted endorsement from Indiana Right to Life; his campaign materials list 'Pro‑Life Values' among priority issues and records show pro‑life votes in the state legislature. These items indicate support for abortion restrictions rather than unrestricted access.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy independence and investments in domestic energy innovation such as small modular nuclear reactors, favors expanding Indiana’s energy portfolio and carbon-capture infrastructure while expressing skepticism of policies that shift costs to ratepayers. Emphasizes market-driven energy policy and protecting consumers from “blank check” subsidies to utilities or Big Tech. Positions are presented in campaign materials and a policy tracker summarizing related state-level legislation he authored or supported.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate expresses a pro–Second Amendment stance opposing infringements on gun ownership and emphasizes the constitutional right to bear arms. His biography and campaign materials highlight longstanding ties to the National Rifle Association, including an A+ rating and prior service as the NRA’s Indiana field representative, indicating opposition to new gun restrictions. His public appearances and affiliations align with strong support for gun rights and law-enforcement support.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Craig Haggard for IN-04 Republican nominee?
Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran
Public endorsement
Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran endorsed Craig Haggard.
Guy Relford and The 2A Project
Public endorsement
Guy Relford and The 2A Project endorsed Craig Haggard for Congress.
Todd Rokita
Public figure
Todd Rokita endorsed Craig Haggard in the primary against Jim Baird.
Armenian National Committee of America
Political organization
Armenian National Committee of America endorsed Craig Haggard for Indiana's 4th Congressional District.
Paula Copenhaver
Public figure
Paula Copenhaver endorsed Craig Haggard for the 4th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
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Cycle 2026
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