David Baird Jr., Gubernatorial candidate

David Baird Jr.

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
October 10, 1881
Died
February 28, 1955
Age at death
73
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1931
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.505,451
Opponents735,504
1
Elections run

David Baird Jr. (1881–1955), a Republican politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1931 governor election in New Jersey to A. Harry Moore, receiving 505,451 votes (39.7%).

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How many votes has David Baird Jr. received?

David Baird Jr. has received 505,451 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David Baird Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1931GovernorNew JerseyLost505,45139.7%A. Harry Moore
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q4454634). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.