Jim Baird (politician)
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James Richard Baird[3] (born June 4, 1945)[4] is an American businessman and politician who serves as the U.S. representative from Indiana's 4th congressional district. Before being elected to Congress, Baird served from 2010 to 2018 as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives[5] and as a Putnam County commissioner from 2006 to 2010. A Vietnam veteran, Baird was elected to Congress on November 6, 2018.[6]
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Jim Baird | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Todd Rokita |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
In office November 16, 2010 ā November 20, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Michael |
Succeeded by | Beau Baird |
Personal details | |
Born | James Richard Baird (1945-06-04) June 4, 1945 (age 78) Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Danise Baird |
Children | 3, including Beau |
Residence(s) | Greencastle, Indiana, U.S. |
Education | Purdue University (BS, MS) University of Kentucky (PhD) |
Website | House website Campaign website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969ā1972[1] |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Unit | 523rd Transportation Company[2] |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Academic background | |
Thesis | Effects of lactose, dried whey, enzyme supplementation and presoaking of the diet on early-weaned pig performance and nutrient utilization (1983) |
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