Congressman Baird's Wife Passes Away

0:00On March 2nd, Indiana Congressman Jim Baird's wife, Denise Baird, has died from complications of injuries she suffered in a car crash earlier this year. The congressman's office announced the news on Sunday. They had been married for 59 years, raising three children with a strong focus on faith, family, and service to others. Republican lawmakers quickly shared their condolences online. Representatives by Pete Stauber of Minnesota, Lisa McClean of Michigan, and others expressed deep sympathy for the family. New York representative Elise Daphonic noted Denise's steady support for her husband during his time in Washington, calling the couple true every day, Americans dedicated to their country. Jim Baird, a Vietnam War veteran and former state lawmaker, has represented Indiana's fourth congressional district since 2019. Their lifelong partnership leaves a lasting example of devotion amid public service.