James Baird (Indiana politician)

Jim Baird
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 44th district
Assumed office
November 16, 2010
Preceded by Nancy Michael
Member of the Putnam County Commission
from the 2nd district
In office
2006–2010
Preceded by Dennis O'Hair
Succeeded by Nancy Fogle
Personal details
Born 1945/1946 (age 72–73)[1]
Parke County, Indiana, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Denise
Children 3, including Beau
Education Purdue University, West Lafayette (BS, MS)
University of Kentucky (PhD)
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1970–1971
Rank First Lieutenant
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Bronze Star
Purple Heart
James Baird campaign sign

Dr. James R. Baird is an American businessman and politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the Indiana House of Representatives since 2010.[2] He ran for Putnam County Commissioner in 2006 and defeated the incumbent, Dennis O'Hair, in the primary.[3] Baird represented Marion Township, Greencastle Township, Madison Township, and Clinton Township.[4] He served as Commissioner for the second district until his election to the State House in 2010. He was succeeded by Nancy Fogle.[5][6] Baird is currently running for Indiana's 4th congressional district in 2018.[7] The seat is currently held by Todd Rokita who is running for U.S. Senate. Baird won the GOP primary on May 8, 2018.[8][9] Baird served in the ROTC at Purdue University from 1963 to 1965. He was in the OCS 2-70 at Fort Benning from 1969 to 1970. He served in the Vietnam War as First Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1970 to 1971. He earned a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

Baird's son, Beau, was elected Chairman of the Putnam County Republican Party in March 2017.[10] Beau is running to replace to him in the Indiana House of Representatives.[11][12]

Baird resides in Greencastle.

References

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20180702064440/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-in--congress-2018-indiana-bios-20180421-story.html
  2. ↑ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
  3. ↑ https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1224464.html
  4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20060704043757/http://co.putnam.in.us:80/
  5. ↑ https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1687165.html
  6. ↑ https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1681295.html
  7. ↑ "Local News: Baird announces bid for District 4 seat in U.S. Congress (10/19/17)". Greencastle Banner Graphic. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  8. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/08/us/elections/results-indiana-primary-elections.html
  9. ↑ https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/jim-baird-likely-next-congressman-indianas-4th-district
  10. ↑ https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2391902.html
  11. ↑ https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2472849.html
  12. ↑ https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2511128.html
Political offices
Preceded by
Dennis O'Hair		 Member of the Putnam County Commission
from the 2nd district
2006–2010		 Succeeded by
Nancy Fogle
Indiana House of Representatives
Preceded by
Nancy Michael		 Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 44th district
2010–present		 Incumbent
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