Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Indiana 4th Congressional District in 2026 Indiana Primary Election.
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Get StartedIndiana families are being crushed by a healthcare system built to maximize profits—not to keep people healthy. Too many Hoosiers delay treatment, skip prescriptions, ration insulin, or avoid doctor visits altogether because they simply can’t afford the cost. Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States, and even families with insurance face skyrocketing premiums, surprise bills, and confusing coverage rules that put corporate profits above human lives. Learn more
John Whetstone understands these struggles firsthand. Growing up in a working-class family, he witnessed how unexpected medical bills can derail a household, strain relationships, and push families deep into debt. No one should have to choose between paying for medication or paying for groceries. No parent should lie awake at night wondering how they’ll afford their child’s next doctor visit. And no one should be denied care because of their financial situation. Learn more
That’s why John strongly supports Medicare for All—a universal, single-payer system that guarantees healthcare to every American. Under this plan, every Hoosier would have access to comprehensive, affordable care, including primary care, mental health services, prescription medications, emergency care, and more—all without the fear of medical bankruptcy. Medicare for All eliminates premiums, copays, deductibles, and networks, replacing the current patchwork system with one simple, fair, and efficient program. Learn more
John believes this system is upside down. When corporations pay less, working families pay more—either through higher taxes, reduced public services, or both. Corporate tax cuts have drained billions from government budgets, weakening the very programs that help Hoosiers get ahead. These cuts also reward corporations for hoarding profits, outsourcing jobs, and prioritizing shareholders instead of workers. Learn more
A wealth tax would generate billions in revenue nationally, money that can be invested directly into healthcare, public education, housing, infrastructure improvements, and programs that lift up working families. By asking the ultra-wealthy to contribute just a little more, we can reduce the national debt, make Medicare for All fully sustainable, and strengthen social safety nets that families rely on. It’s a practical, common-sense step toward closing the inequality gap and preventing wealth from being hoarded by a handful of individuals while communities struggle. Learn more
John’s plan is simple: roll back the permanent corporate tax cuts and restore tax fairness so the biggest corporations finally contribute what they owe. By reversing these corporate giveaways, Indiana and the nation can reinvest in the things working families rely on—roads, schools, healthcare, childcare, clean water, and stronger local economies. This ensures that the wealth created by hardworking Americans flows back into the communities that made that success possible. Learn more
John believes it’s time to rebalance the scales. A wealth tax on fortunes over 15 million ensures that those who have benefited the most from our economy contribute their fair share back to the communities that made their success possible. This tax is small, targeted, and designed to affect only a tiny fraction of the richest households—those with extreme concentrations of wealth that continue to grow even during economic downturns. Learn more
John’s plan is straightforward and grounded in common sense: raise Indiana’s minimum wage to 17.25 an hour and tie it to inflation so wages automatically rise with the cost of living. This approach ensures paychecks keep pace with reality—not with outdated political compromises or partisan games. A wage that moves with inflation protects families from falling behind and creates financial stability year after year. Learn more
Wages have not kept up with inflation. Large employers such as Dollar General and McDonald's pay their employees less than living wages, causing more people to require assistance from the government. Its not the employees fault, we should help those who need it. This is another way the government gives to large corporations. The taxpayers are footing the bill for low wages. We need to tie the National minimum wage to inflation, so we don't have to fight every 20 years for a tiny raise that is irrelevant compared to the rise in the cost of living. Learn more
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