On Tuesday, Republican Representative James Baird successfully secured reelection for a U.S. House seat in Indiana. Baird, a highly decorated Army veteran who lost an arm during his service in the Vietnam War, has now begun his fourth term in Congress. He prevailed over his Democratic opponent, Derrick Holder, who also has military experience as a Marine Corps veteran.

Baird, who manages a farming business in addition to owning two other small enterprises, has been an active participant in political matters, including aligning with numerous fellow Republicans in support of a legal brief concerning Texas’ lawsuit that disputed the outcomes of the 2020 presidential election. He has also consistently shown his support for Israel through his voting record.

Holder’s campaign focused on crucial issues such as improving access to healthcare, advocating for veterans’ interests, enhancing agricultural support, and increasing funding for education, especially in terms of infrastructure development. The results of the election were reported with Baird being declared the winner at 8:48 p.m. EST, solidifying his position as a key figure in Indiana politics.