James R. Baird

Republican Representative, District 4, Indiana

14 bills157 cosponsored$358K raised643 votes recorded

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Education

“After returning from Vietnam, Congressman Baird earned a Doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky in monogastric nutrition.” source
“graduate of Purdue University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in animal science” source
“He is married to his high school sweetheart Danise, and together they are the proud parents of three children” source

Military service

“Congressman Baird is a decorated Vietnam War veteran” source

Public service

“Before being elected to Congress, he served eight years as a State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly.” source
“Congressman Baird served in local government as a County Commissioner” source

Legislation

HRES 1451cosponsor

Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-07-23

HRES 1449cosponsor

Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-22

HRES 1442cosponsor

Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-20

HR 9663sponsor

State Standing Committee Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-07-14

Voting Record

459 yea141 nay43 missed

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

Current candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.

Jim BairdRepublican· this member· state reported primary winner
$358K raised
Drew CoxDemocratic· state reported primary winner
$20K raised
David E. BokashWrite-in (independent)· write in
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Source: Indiana Secretary of State, Election Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$358K

Small donors $69KLarge individual $91KPACs $197K

Spent $481KCash $92K

2024 cycle$619K

Small donors $53KLarge individual $76KPACs $290K

Spent $745KCash $215K

2022 cycle$435K

Small donors $50K

Top Contributors

KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION$7K

NICOSON FARMING INC$7K

NICOSON FARMING INC$4K

BOSE MCKINNEY EVANS$4K

GAYLOR ELECTRIC, INC.$4K

RELENTLESS DEALER SERVICES$3K

A10 ASSOCIATES$3K

GAYLOR ELECTRIC, INC.$3K

SHEIN TECHNOLOGY$3K

ENTREPRENEUR$3K

Committees

House Committee on Agriculture

Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
Forestry and Horticulture
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Africa
Oversight and Intelligence

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Energy
Research and Technology

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1451: Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

HRES 1449: Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican

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BillsTracked · 171
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 11
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 5
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
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HR 8918sponsor

To provide for the establishment of technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-05-20

HR 8866cosponsor

To amend the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to reauthorize the regional innovation program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-05-15

HR 8679cosponsor

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-05-07

HR 8648sponsor

FORGE Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-04

HRES 1204cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-21

HR 8334cosponsor

Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-04-16

HR 8321cosponsor

Artemis Accords Authorization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-04-16

HR 8285cosponsor

Protecting American Competition Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

2026-04-15

HR 8212sponsor

Tech Diplomacy Training Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-04-09

HR 8213cosponsor

Defending Women in the Workplace Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-04-09

HR 8137cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits for the production of, and investment in, certain renewable materials.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-03-27

HR 8118cosponsor

Election Infrastructure Integrity Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-03-26

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

yea

2026-07-22

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Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

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