Darin Patrick Griesey
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Indiana
IN-04 Democratic nominee?
$24.3K
MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
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$24.3KMAY 12, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFarm owner
PartyDemocratic
LocationIndiana
BackgroundFarm owner
EducationPurdue University (Bachelor’s degree)
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Notable personal detailsDarin Patrick Griesey is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. He is a farm owner from Monticello, Indiana, and has worked as a nonprofit consultant and community development leader. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and has postgraduate certifications in public management (Indiana University) and community development (Ball State University).
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Political 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.
Latest News
Darin Patrick Griesey is in the news because of the Kentucky 4th District Republican primary, where Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie by nearly 10 percentage points. The race was closely watched as a test of Trump’s influence in GOP primaries, with earlier reports describing it as competitive and heavily contested. Other recent primary coverage around Griesey’s name is sparse and mostly focused on broader Republican nomination fights in several states.
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