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Indiana · Indiana's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

J. D. Ford

Democratic

State senator for the 29th district (2018–present)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Indiana, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    State Senate · SD-38 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 100.0% · 27,510 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    State Senate · SD-29 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 56.7% · 31,974 votes

    Won
  3. 2014

    State Senate · SD-38 Nov 4, 2014

    R · 51.9% · 13,585 votes

    Won
  4. 2014

    State Senate · SD-29 primary · May 6, 2014

    D · 100.0% · 2,273 votes

    Won
  5. 2014

    State Senate · SD-38 primary · May 6, 2014

    R · 51.7% · 2,540 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$582.1K
From individuals
$530.4K
Spent
$267.4K
Cash on hand
$314.7K

Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026