U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican who represents Indiana’s 4th Congressional District, has been hospitalized along with his wife after a car accident.
“She’s going to be fine, he’s going to be fine, but it was a bad accident,” President Donald Trump said during a speech Jan. 6 at a House GOP member retreat.
Baird’s office confirmed his vehicle was hit in a car accident in a statement.
“Congressman Baird is in the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, and he is extraordinarily grateful for everyone’s prayers during this time,” the statement read. “Congressman Baird looks forward to continuing his work on behalf of Hoosiers.”
It’s unclear how long Baird will be out, but his hospitalization further weakens the Republicans’ slim 218-213 majority in Congress, after the death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the resignation of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Baird’s GOP colleagues, including Sen. Todd Young, Rep. Jefferson Shreve and Rep. Rudy Yakym, offered prayers and well wishes to the 80-year-old congressman.
The crash occurred last night, according to Gov. Mike Braun.
“Maureen and I are grateful to hear that Congressman Jim Baird and his wife are safe and in good spirits following last night’s accident,” Braun wrote in a post on X. “We continue to pray for their family and wish the Bairds a smooth and speedy recovery.”
This story may be updated.
Contact breaking politics reporter Marissa Meador at mmeador@gannett.com or find her on X at @marissa_meador.

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