Delpha Baird

Delpha A. Baird
Member of the Utah Senate
from the 9th district
In office
1991–1995
Personal details
Born (1930-12-13) December 13, 1930
Brigham City, Utah, United States
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Steven T. Baird (m.1951–2011; his death)
Residence Salt Lake City, Utah
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Delpha Andersen Baird (née Andersen; December 13, 1930), was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Utah State Senate.

Baird defeated incumbent Lorin Pace in the 1990 Republican primary and was elected to the Utah State Senate for the 9th district.[1] She was known for being an advocate for child/youth issues and served as Chairwoman of the Judiciary Committee.[2][3][4] Baird was defeated by L. Stephen Poulton in a 1994 primary.[5][6] She has nine children and 43 grandchildren.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "BAIRD BEATS PACE IN GOP PRIMARY FOR UTAH SENATE". DeseretNews.com. 12 September 1990.
  2. ↑ "The Deseret News - Google News Archive Search".
  3. ↑ "Dr. Divorce". Salt Lake City Weekly.
  4. ↑ "UTAH WOMEN'S LOBBY TO HONOR STATE SENATOR". DeseretNews.com. 6 June 1993.
  5. ↑ "The Deseret News - Google News Archive Search".
  6. ↑ "POULTON, LECKMAN, BUHLER WIN STATE SENATE RACES". DeseretNews.com. 29 June 1994.
  7. ↑ http://archive.li.suu.edu/docs/ms122/NW/ms122NW19940228a.pdf


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