Indiana State Senator J.D. Ford announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, launching a campaign prioritizing affordability, healthcare, and giving Hoosiers a voice in their government.
Senator Ford’s decision comes on the heels of a bipartisan rejection of President Donald Trump’s effort to rig voting districts and strip Hoosiers of their voice in government. Along with his colleagues in the state senate, Ford, a two-term state senator, stood up to Washington’s pressure, reaffirming his commitment to Hoosier values and accountable government.
“Washington politics has been playing an outsized role in our state’s government and too many decisions are made based on power instead of people,” said Ford. “I’m running for Congress because my service to Hoosiers doesn’t stop at the Statehouse. I want to bring Indiana’s hard work and community values to our nation’s capital. Hoosiers deserve a compassionate leader who shows up, listens, and takes action.”
Ford has a proven record of fighting for working families, addressing rising healthcare costs, and supporting public education throughout his eight years in the Indiana General Assembly. The 43-year-old flipped a long-held red district, won reelection, and rose to Democratic leadership by listening to Hoosiers and finding solutions when others didn’t.
Christina Hale, former Indiana State Representative and 2020 Democratic candidate for the same Congressional district, believes Ford is the right person for the office.
“J.D. Ford is an incredibly effective change-maker for good. He’s also one of the most resilient people I know,” said Hale. “Everyone agrees Washington is broken. But real hope comes from ethical, smart, and driven people like J.D. grabbing the wheel to steer us back to an America where all kids have access to opportunity and forward to a future that people can actually afford.”
Ford will prioritize:
● Affordability: Fighting skyrocketing prices of groceries, housing, and everyday services.
● Healthcare: Lowering prescription drug costs.
● Hoosier voices: Listening to constituents and bringing their needs directly to Washington.
The sitting state senator will serve out his term in the General Assembly and plans to travel throughout the district in the coming weeks to meet voters, hear their concerns, and outline a vision for Indiana’s future at the national level.
About J.D. Ford:
J.D. Ford is a two-term state senator, Democratic Senate Caucus Whip and served as the Caucus Chair in 2025. Ford, known for his people-first approach, flipped a long-held Republican district by listening to the needs of Hoosiers. Ford is the first and only openly LGBTQ+ member of the Indiana General Assembly. The 43-year-old received a master’s degree in education from Purdue University Northwest and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Akron.
For more information, visit www.electjdford.com
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