Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1996; U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2011 Born: March 7, 1956; Chama, N.M. Residence: Vancouver Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Rachel Nugent; two children Education: U. of Utah, B.S. 1977; U. of Wyoming, M.S. 1980; U. of Wyoming, Ph.D. 1984
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
House Race
1996 Election Results
Candidate
Linda Smith (R) Brian Baird (D)
Votes
123,117 122,230
%
50.2% 49.8%
1998 Election Results
Candidate
Brian Baird (D) Don Benton (R)
Votes
120,364 99,855
%
54.7% 45.3%
2000 Election Results
Candidate
Brian Baird (D) Trent Matson (R) Erne Lewis (LIBERT)