Thomas Baird
Incumbent
East Whittier City School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 4
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Overview
Thomas Baird was appointed to the East Whittier City School District Board of Education for Trustee Area 4 in 2026.1 He is a licensed clinical social worker who holds a master's degree in social work from Rutgers University and a master's degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.1
In a 2026 campaign questionnaire, Baird said his priority as a trustee is to put students first and make informed decisions.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $3,042Of this, $2,042 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $3,042
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $1,000 |
| The candidate | $2,042 |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $7,900 in 3 gifts. Of this, $1,900 came from the candidate. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Sources
- Mr. Thomas Baird - Member – Board of Education – East Whittier City School District, East Whittier City School District. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Thomas Baird, East Whittier Elementary School District Area 4 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire – Daily News, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.