IN-04 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFarm owner
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationIndiana
BackgroundFarm owner
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EducationPurdue University — Bachelor's degree (Business)
Notable personal detailsDarin Patrick Griesey is a Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. He is a farm owner and nonprofit/community development consultant from Monticello, Indiana, and has worked on community development and federal grant coordination. Griesey has held local civic and board roles, including service with the Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District, and has also worked in business roles connected to his winery and related ventures.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising revenue through taxes (including income tax increases and corporate taxes) to address deficits and fund government programs, and endorses using new revenue sources (corporate tax, payroll deduction, financial transaction fee) to underwrite expanded programs such as universal healthcare. Opposes lowering corporate taxes and signaled willingness to reduce defense spending to help balance the budget.
Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and does not support requiring immigrants unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before becoming eligible for citizenship. Responses come from the candidate's 2018 Political Courage Test answers. No explicit recent statement on pathways to citizenship or enforcement scaling was found in the sourced material.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate’s publicly available profiles describe experience and interest in sustainable energy and community development but do not lay out specific policy proposals on emissions targets, fossil fuel phase-out, carbon pricing, or major clean-energy legislation. Public records confirm the individual is a declared Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. Available materials emphasize background and involvement in sustainable energy without clear policy positions or detailed climate/energy plans.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, raising purchase ages, and requiring additional testing to obtain a carry permit while noting personal experience as a lifelong hunter. Emphasizes respect for human life, understanding of firearms, and mental competence in shaping gun policy.
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