IN-04 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIndiana
Notable personal detailsJohn Phillip Whetstone is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is based in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and has run on a working-class background and economic-focused priorities. He has an authorized campaign committee, John Whetstone for Congress.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing the ultra-wealthy and closing tax loopholes to fund expanded public services; advocates tax-funded investments in schools, healthcare, and infrastructure and calls for tax justice that prioritizes working families. Supports policies to raise worker incomes (a $17.25 minimum wage) and Medicare for All as part of an economic agenda funded by taxing wealthy individuals and corporations.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and describes healthcare as a human right, aiming to eliminate surprise bills, reduce prescription costs, and guarantee comprehensive affordable care for all. Advocates funding such expansions through taxation on the ultra-wealthy and closing loopholes.
Endorsements
Endorsers of John Whetstone for IN-04 Democratic nominee?
Thomas
Political organization
Thomas suspended his campaign and supported John Whetstone for Congress.
The Progressive Voter Network
Public figure
The Progressive Voter Network endorsed John Whetstone.
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